Andrew C Smith

Andrew C Smith

June 03, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Justices Had a Prolific Start to 2021

In this edition of their Appellate Division Review, Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith describe some of the notable decisions from the first quarter of this year, from a False Claims Act case in the First Department to an Equal Access to Justice Act case in the Fourth Department.

By Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith

8 minute read

January 25, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Q4 Highlights Included Constitutional Question and Parentage Determination

In their Appellate Division Review, Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith report on decisions from the end of 2020, specifically noting the important and scholarly decisions that the Appellate Divisions are producing under difficult circumstances.

By Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith

8 minute read

November 06, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Third Quarter Highlights Include Decisions on Evidence Issues

In their Appellate Division Review, E. Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith analyze recent notable decisions from the four appellate departments, including a decision on a novel attorney fee issue and evidence questions in the Second and Fourth Departments.

By E. Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith

8 minute read

July 16, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Appellate Division Highlights from Second Quarter of 2020

From insurance to nuisance, E. Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith discuss several recent decisions from the New York courts, in their Appellate Division Review.

By E. Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith

9 minute read

April 16, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Tackling Issues From Property Taxes to Fantasy Sports

In their Appellate Division Review, E. Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith discuss numerous decisions from across the four appellate departments, including a decision that struck down a law legalizing interactive fantasy sports contests, and a decision on whether the same-sex partner of a child's biological mother had standing to seek a tri-custodial arrangement with the biological father.

By E. Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith

9 minute read

January 16, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Fourth Quarter Highlights From the Four Departments

In their Appellate Division Review, Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith highlight some of the Appellate Division's leading decisions from the fourth quarter of 2019.

By Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith

9 minute read

January 17, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Recent Decisions Tackle Federal-State Relations

In their Appellate Division Review, E. Leo Milonas and Andrew Smith discuss recent decisions from the Appellate Divisions, including the recent Second Department decision “People ex rel. Wells v. DeMarco,” which held that state and local law enforcement officers lack authority under New York law to effect arrests for violations of federal civil immigration violations.

By E. Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith

9 minute read

October 18, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Recent Decisions Include Human Rights Law Issue of First Impression

In their Appellate Division Review, E. Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith write: The Justices of the Appellate Division are back for the Fall 2018 session. Although the color of the leaves change in the fall, nothing has changed for the four Appellate Division departments as they continue to churn out words of wisdom and legal scholarship.

By E. Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith

9 minute read

July 19, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Second Quarter Appellate Review

E. Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith bring us their Appellate Division Review, highlighting some of the home runs hit by the Appellate Divisions during the second quarter of 2018.

By E. Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith

2 minute read

April 19, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Defamation, Search and Seizure, Presumption of Legitimacy and More

In their Appellate Division Review column, E. Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith highlight some of the Appellate Division's closely watched cases—including a number of reversals—from the first quarter of 2018.

By E. Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith

9 minute read