October 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal
A Motion to Dismiss, a Reduced Sentence Request, and a Motion to RemandThis 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 RequestThis 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, ApplicationsCurrently, 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 DismissalThis 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 DiscoveryOver 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 DeniedThis 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 JudgmentIn 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 ReformMore 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
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