Dean L Pillarella

October 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of a "significant departmental split" on CPLR 5501(a)(1)'s construction which author Dean Pillarella believes is germane to practitioners and should be resolved by the Court of Appeals.

By Dean L. Pillarella

16 minute read

August 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of whether the entry of final judgment renders an interlocutory order denying summary judgment unreviewable.

By Dean L. Pillarella

7 minute read

January 30, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of CPLR 3212(g), a "little is known and seldom used procedural device contained within CPLR 3212 that serves alongside its more frequently used legal cousins—the motions for summary judgment and partial summary judgment."

By Dean L. Pillarella

8 minute read

February 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal

In addition to making a "formal" appearance, a defendant may also make an "informal" appearance, which "comes about when the defendant, although not having taken any of the steps that would officially constitute an appearance under CPLR 320(a), nevertheless participates in the case in some way relating to the merits." This article examines the origins of the informal appearance, including when it occurs and its impact in the personal jurisdiction and default-judgment contexts.

By Dean L. Pillarella

14 minute read

May 22, 2020 | New York Law Journal

While executive orders and restrictions are undoubtedly well-intentioned responses to a global health crisis, and states' rights to impose curfews and quarantines are long-established, bedrock functions of their police powers, in exercising those powers, officials remain bound by the contours of the Constitution.

By Dean L. Pillarella

19 minute read

April 07, 2020 | New York Law Journal

2020 marks the 10th anniversary of 'Ruffin'. While it's holding ensures a road to forgiveness for plaintiffs who fail to strictly comply with the technical dictates of service, it has not rendered CPLR 2001 a panacea.

By Dean L. Pillarella

15 minute read

June 17, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The tale of the Thirteenth Amendment need not remain one of what could have been or what could be.

By Dean L. Pillarella

12 minute read