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December 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

After a ten-year old girl died by self-asphyxiation trying to recreate a “Blackout Challenge” after it appeared on her “For You” page on the TikTok platform, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has refined the contours of immunity under the Communications Decency Act.

By Carla-Varriale-Barker

6 minute read

November 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Record live event attendance has been driving the need for review of venue liability policies. This article discusses insurance policies, venue liability, and how to navigate negligence claims as crowd sizes continue to soar. 

By Carla-Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn

7 minute read

October 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Recently, the Appellate Divisions of New York have been busy issuing a variety of decisions pertaining to construction litigation and the application of various sections of the Labor Law.  

By Carla Varriale-Barker and Jeffrey Marchese

10 minute read

August 01, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

New York's Appellate Division, Second Department recently affirmed a Supreme Court decision regarding the commercial use of a person's image without written consent. The case, Barbetta v. NBCUniversal Media, is of particular interest in today's social media-saturated environment and it highlights New York laws regarding the commercial use of another person's image without prior written consent.

By Carla Varriale-Barker and Marie-Victoire Wickers

6 minute read

February 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The New York Legislature recently enacted the CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination in employment and educational opportunities. Following this, Governor Kathy Hochul also signed the Health Equity and Opportunity legislative package. This article discusses why this legislation is important for greater health equity and the specific actions schools, stylists, and insurers can take to remain in compliance.

By Carla Varriale-Barker

4 minute read