The New York State Office of Court Administration is seeking public comment on a proposed amendment to the Rules of the Commercial Division that would add a new Rule 25-a authorizing the use of Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs). The proposal, developed by the
In a June 6, 2025 decision by Justice Linda S. Jamieson in Moshe Bain v. Samuel Strulovitch, et al., the Westchester County Commercial Division denied two motions to dismiss in a complex dispute concerning ownership interests in a Mount Vernon nursing
In Bardy v. Bonnem, Index No. 55909/2023, Justice Linda S. Jamieson of the Westchester County Commercial Division issued a detailed decision addressing contract formation, fiduciary duties, and quasi-contract claims in the context of a failed business venture.
Background
The case arose
On May 20, 2025, the Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts signed Administrative Order 111/25, introducing significant developments for litigators practicing in the Commercial Division. Effective July 7, 2025, the Order adds a new Appendix E – a Model Pre-Trial
In Gregory F. Holcombe v. James L. Moskovitz and JOY-CPW, Inc., Index No. 67400/2024, Justice Linda S. Jamieson of the Westchester Commercial Division denied a motion to appoint a receiver over the judgment debtor’s business assets. The court found
Starting July 7, 2025, a new Rule 23 will take effect in the Commercial Division of the New York Supreme Court, authorizing the filing of amicus curiae briefs for the first time in trial-level proceedings. This important development further cements the Commercial
Westchester Commercial Division Justice Linda S. Jamieson issued a detailed Decision and Order in Camsan Inc. v. OPRA III LLC, Index No. 64814/2022 (and related actions), addressing multiple motions involving mechanic’s liens filed against a large residential construction project in Rye.
On January 28, 2025, New York State’s Chief Administrative Judge signed Administrative Order #38-2025, setting in motion significant changes for the Commercial Division’s jurisdiction over cases seeking only equitable or declaratory relief. Here’s what you need to know:
What’s Changing?
The New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) recently celebrated a major milestone in the legal community, honoring the 30th Anniversary of the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court. The event took place on March 4, 2025, at
In Pantelis P. Mestousis et al. v. Michael Saccente, Justice Gretchen Walsh of the Westchester Commercial Division denied dueling motions for summary judgment in a sprawling dispute over a failed multimillion-dollar quarry acquisition and an alleged $70,000 personal loan. The decision
