Maurice Recchia

February 26, 2018 | New York Law Journal

The New York Court of Appeals has issued an unequivocal declaration that even materials deemed “private” by a Facebook user are subject to discovery, if they contain material relevant to the issues in controversy in litigation.

By Maurice Recchia

8 minute read

September 09, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Maurice Recchia, of Russo & Toner, explores two laws regarding liability for pedestrian accidents—the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and the New York City Department of Transportation Traffic Rules and Regulations—and the split in the Appellate Division departments in determining which standard to apply.

By Maurice Recchia

23 minute read

May 20, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Maurice Recchia discusses a recent decision that makes it clear that rain which follows without a temporal break from a snow or ice storm and which continues in time for several hours can be defined as a "storm in progress" such that a landowner's duty to clear the premises will not arise until the rain has ended. Time will tell whether the extra leeway seemingly granted by the majority will result in reduced vigilance by property owners.

By Maurice Recchia

14 minute read