On May 13, 2026, the Second Department issued a decision in U.S. Bank N.A. v. Islam, 2026 NY Slip Op. 03015, holding that an action should be dismissed if the plaintiff failed timely to seek a default judgment, explaining:
Lessons on the Art of Drafting Capital Call Provisions
It’s no accident this blog has featured dozens of posts involving disputed capital calls. It’s a common scenario in the world of closely held firms, not always but sometimes pitting the interests of the passive owners in maintaining their equity
Court Should Have Vacated Note of Issue Because of Changed Circumstances
On May 13, 2026, the Second Department issued a decision in Harrison v. 160-01 Jamaica Ave. Corp., 2026 NY Slip Op. 02970, holding that a trial court should have vacated a note of issue because of changed circumstances, explaining:
NYC DCWP Takes Action Against Bronx Used Auto Dealer for Bait‑and‑Switch Pricing
Last month, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) announced a significant enforcement action against 2541 E Tremont Ave Auto, LLC, which operated as “Honda of the Bronx.” DCWP alleged that the Bronx-based used auto dealer
Are you protecting yourself from AI Scams?
The NewYorkTimes.com reported “A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.” The May 28, 2026 article entitled ” A.I. Is Making Scams Hard to Spot.
What’s the Deal: Regulation M: A Refresher and Update
June 11, 20268:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ETMayer Brown LLP 14th Floor, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020Register here.
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Join us for this in-person CLE on June 11, 2026.
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How Phhhoto v. Meta Turned the Nascent Competitor Theory into a Weapon Against Big Tech
Author: Luis Blanquez
A federal court recently handed antitrust plaintiffs something they have lacked for two decades: a monopolization theory against a dominant platform that survives a motion to dismiss. On March 30, 2026, the Eastern District of New York
2nd Circuit: Denial of Covid Vaccine Religious Exemption Because of Undue Hardship Triggers Only Rational Basis Review
In Vesterman v. New York City Department of Education, (2d Cir., June 3, 2026), the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a religious discrimination claim brought by a former New York Department of Education employee
Historic Court Ruling: NYC Acted “Arbitrarily and Capriciously” in Hiding 9/11 Toxic Exposure Records
For nearly 25 years, members of the 9/11 community have been asking a simple question: What did the City of New York know about the toxic dust and smoke unleashed by the collapse of the World Trade Center, and when