Moore

Moore

October 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A Motion to Dismiss, a Reduced Sentence Request, and a Motion to Remand

This column reports on several recent significant decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

By Thomas Kissane and John Moore

8 minute read

September 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Pre-Impact Terror

"A decedent's emotional distress from the fear of impending death is very much a compensable aspect of post-injury pain and suffering," write Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier.

By Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier

16 minute read

September 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Anti-SLAPP Suit, Copyright Infringement Claim and Dismissal of Evidence Request

This column reports on several recent significant decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

By Samuel Butt and John Moore

9 minute read

August 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Decisions Apply Lavern's Law in Medical Malpractice Suits

"The statute begins to run under the discovery rule not when the patient was diagnosed with cancer, but when patient knew ... that there was negligence," write Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier.

By Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier

16 minute read

June 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Avoiding Enforcement Actions and Lawsuits From the Use of Tracking Technology on Health Care Provider Websites, Applications

Currently, Meta is facing more than 50 class action lawsuits. Moreover, Congress has begun an inquiry into telehealth companies sharing patients' answers to medical intake questions with social media providers, including Meta.

By Andrew Coffman, Blake Adams and Jeff Moore

9 minute read

June 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

False Food Labeling, Sentence Reduction, Indictment Dismissal

This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the Eastern District of New York. Judge Frederic Block denied a motion to dismiss a putative class action based on claims of false or misleading food labeling. Judge Joan M. Azrack denied a motion for a reduction in sentence. Judge Eric R. Komitee denied defendant's motion to dismiss the indictment against him.

By Thomas Kissane and John Moore

9 minute read

June 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Recent Appellate Decisions on Discovery

Over the past few years, there have been numerous decisions of interest from the Appellate Division involving issues related to discovery in medical malpractice and personal injury actions. These decisions demonstrate the continuing evolution of decisional law pertaining to various discovery issues.

By Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier

12 minute read

May 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Trafficking Claims, Repatriation Request and Indictment Dismissal Denied

This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Ann M. Donnelly denied a motion to dismiss a complaint alleging claims of forced labor and trafficking and, in a second, unrelated matter, denied a mother's petition under the Hague Convention to repatriate her child to England. Chief Judge Margo K. Brodie denied defendants' motion to dismiss the indictment against them or for an in camera review of the grand jury minutes.

By Samuel Butt and John Moore

8 minute read

April 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Bills of Particulars and Partial Summary Judgment

In its recent decision in 'Carroll v. Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center', the Fourth Department held that partial summary judgment should be granted only as to theories or claims of malpractice that were not addressed, and that an expert affirmation submitted in opposition is not required to address every allegation in a bill of particulars.

By Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier

13 minute read

March 27, 2024 | International Edition

Redefining Humanity's Relationship with the Animal Kingdom through Legal Reform

More than 40 countries have recognized animal sentience by law, and an increasing number of countries have enacted first ever anti-cruelty laws or are updating existing laws to better protect animals.

By Kimberly Moore, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

4 minute read