Andrea M Alonso

March 03, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley write: A look at the numbers for Uber seem to paint the picture of a brilliant business model, with a customer base growing exponentially. But, are some Uber customers taking on increased personal risks by using the ride-sharing service as opposed to the heavily regulated yellow cabs of New York City?

By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley

13 minute read

August 27, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso write that in New York, the general rule is that bystanders cannot assert a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress. However, New York recognizes an exception to this principle: the "zone of danger" rule, which is commonly associated with automobile accidents, but has been applied in cases involving house fires, assaults and elevator accidents.

By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso

12 minute read

August 18, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Larry Cunningham, the Associate Academic Dean at St. John's School of Law, and Andrea M. Alonso, a partner at Morris Duffy Alonso & Faley and president of the St. John's School of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, offer advice to summer associates and those beginning the interviewing process, culled from their experience in both practice and academia.

By Larry Cunningham and Andrea M. Alonso

9 minute read

May 20, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso discuss the development of the emergency doctrine prior to the Court of Appeals holding in 'Lifson v. City of Syracuse,' the decision, and how courts are still applying the emergency charge in new and often unique situations.

By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso

12 minute read

March 13, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso, partners of Morris Duffy Alonso & Faley, write that recently, courts in New York have been limiting the extent of personal liability for injuries that result from another's intoxication, but upholding stricter rules on the public taverns and commercial establishments that serve alcohol.

By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso

13 minute read

January 21, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley, partners of Morris Duffy Alonso & Faley, write: The American legal system has struggled in applying obsolete concepts to modern legal dilemmas. An example of this is conversion, a theory of recovery which, until recently, substantiated our society's reluctance to either adapt antiquated claims to the 21st century or discard these archaic concepts to the ash heap of history. While recently some jurisdictions have recognized conversion's applicability to intangible property, others have been hesitant to adopt that approach.

By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley

13 minute read

December 11, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley, partners at Morris Duffy Alonso & Faley, discuss caselaw related to health clubs, gyms and other fitness centers, including the recent Court of Appeals holding on the use of automated external defibrillators, a health club's duty as a landowner, membership contracts and the assumption of risk doctrine.

By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley

14 minute read

June 11, 2012 | New York Law Journal

Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso, partners at Morris Duffy Alonso & Faley, write that, given the breadth of scenarios covered by the PJI, there is likely to be a relevant charge in most premises liability cases.

By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso

11 minute read

September 24, 2012 | New York Law Journal

Morris Duffy Alonso & Faley partners Andrea M. Alonso and Carl S. Sandel write that the aftermath of Hurricane Irene in 2011 has given rise to a substantial increase in the number of lawsuits seeking to hold municipalities liable for property damage caused by flooding.

By Andrea M. Alonso and Carl S. Sandel

11 minute read

October 27, 2005 | New York Law Journal

Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley, partners at Morris Duffy Alonso & Faley, review Insurance Law �3420(g), which protects insurance carriers from collusive spousal actions by holding that they are generally not obligated to defend or indemnify an insured from claims because of injuries to the spouse, a policy that has caused confusion in the courts and amongst automobile insurance holders.

By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley

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