In Justinian Capital SPC v. WestLB AG, etc. et al., 2015 N.Y. Slip Op. 04381 (1st Dep’t May 21, 2015), the Appellate Division affirmed the February 25, 2014 decision of the New York County Supreme Court, Commercial Division (Kornreich,
New York Commercial Division Round-Up Blog
News & Updates on Cases Decided in the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court
The New York Commercial Division Round-Up Blog, published by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, focuses on developments and procedural updates within New York's Commercial Division. It covers topics such as amendments to civil procedure rules, initial disclosure requirements, insurance coverage disputes, contract litigation strategies, and jurisdictional issues relevant to commercial litigation in New York. The blog analyzes court decisions, legislative changes, and practical implications for litigators handling complex commercial cases in the state's specialized court division.
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Commercial Division Practice Continues to Shift Towards Federal Standards with Four Proposed Rule Changes
By Bradley Rank & Daniel Brown
The Commercial Division Rules are once again the subject of several proposed amendments, as detailed below. While these proposals are not as far-reaching as some of the rule changes enacted in 2014, they nonetheless raise important practice considerations for parties…
Justice Anil C. Singh Appointed to New York County Commercial Division
On Tuesday, April 7, 2015, Justice Anil C. Singh of the New York Supreme Court was appointed to the New York County Commercial Division. Justice Singh succeeds Justice Melvin Schweitzer, who retired last year. According to his judicial biography,…
Keeping Up With The Commercial Division(s)
The past year has been a busy time for anyone keeping up with the Rules for the Commercial Division of the New York State Court System. The Commercial Division Advisory Council, led by Justice Eileen Bransten, has been pushing through…
New Commercial Division Rule Seeks to Streamline Privilege Log Requirements for Litigants
Effective September 2, 2014, the New York Supreme Court implemented a major change to the Commercial Division rules governing privilege logs submitted during the course of litigation. (See New York Supreme Court, Administrative Order of the Chief Administrative Judge of…
Commingling and Personal Piggy Bank Leads to Summary Judgment on Veil Piercing Claims
In Webmediabrands, Inc. v. Latinvision, Inc., No. 601048/2010, the Supreme Court (J. Friedman) pierced the corporate veil at the summary judgment stage.
Under New York law, the factors used to determine whether a court should allow plaintiffs to pierce…
“Get Outta Here!”: The Court Of Appeals Finds that New York Judges May Sua Sponte Dismiss Cases on Forum Non Conveniens Grounds in Limited Circumstances
In Mashreqbank PSC v. Ahmed Hamad Al Gosaibi & Bros. Co., 2014 N.Y. Slip Op. 02381, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that a court may sua sponte decide the issue of forum non conveniens so long as…
Commercial Division Justices Oing and Scarpulla Participate In New Pilot Program
The New York Supreme Court, Commercial Division, has announced that two of its judges, Justices Oing and Scarpulla, will participate in a new program strongly encouraging use of hyperlinks in submissions to the Court. The hyperlinks are to be utilized…
The Commercial Division Reviews Arbitrations: Three Recent Decisions Clarify Standards For Actions Brought Pursuant To Article 75 of the CPLR
By Rena Andoh
Several recent decisions by Commercial Division Justices, two of them affirmed by the First Department, have clarified the limitations and standards applied in actions brought pursuant to Article 75 of the CPLR. Article 75 permits participants in binding arbitration, irrespective…
Monetary Threshold For Commencing Cases In Manhattan’s Commercial Division Raised to $500,000
By Daniel Brown
New York court officials have approved an amendment to Section 202.70(a) of the Commercial Division Rules, which will increase in the minimum monetary threshold of $150,000 to $500,000 for the commencement of lawsuits to be adjudicated in Manhattan’s Commercial…