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What Are the Top Commercial Litigation Issues Facing New York Businesses Today?
Running a business in New York can feel like a rollercoaster. The city keeps moving, rules keep changing, and problems can come from...
Reza Yassi
Jul 18


Animal Owner Liability: What You Need to Prove After a Dog Attack
Dog attacks can happen fast and without warning. When they do, the pain, shock, and fear persist long after the bites have healed. New...
Reza Yassi
Jul 8


What Constitutes Personal Injury? A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Your Legal Rights
Personal injury touches many lives. It does not always come with bruises or visible cuts, but it can change everything in a moment. You...
Reza Yassi
Jul 8


Court of Appeals Update - June 2025: NYC Retiree Health-Benefit Switch Survives Challenge
The Court reversed an injunction blocking New York City’s plan to move Medicare-eligible retirees into an Aetna Medicare Advantage program, ruling that retirees failed to prove a clear promise of lifetime Medigap coverage.
Reza Yassi
Jul 2


Court of Appeals Update - June 2025: Kingston’s Rent-Stabilization Plan Survives Landlord Challenge
Landlords failed to overturn Kingston’s declaration of a housing emergency and its rent-rollback guidelines. The Court held the municipality followed statutory procedures and rationally relied on vacancy-rate data.
Reza Yassi
Jul 2


Court of Appeals Update - June 2025: Private-School Equivalency Rules Upheld
New York’s top court confirmed that the Education Commissioner may strip nonpublic schools of compulsory-education status if they fail to provide an instruction program “substantially equivalent” to public schools.
Reza Yassi
Jul 2


A Comprehensive Guide on Mechanics Liens: What They Are and How to Fight Them
When a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier improves your property and doesn't get paid, they have a powerful legal remedy at their...
Reza Yassi
Jun 25


What Is a Personal Injury Lawsuit and How Does It Work?
Getting hurt can change your life fast. One moment, you are going about a normal day. Then comes pain, stress, and big questions about...
Reza Yassi
Jun 23


What Does a Personal Injury Attorney Actually Do?
Picture this: You or someone you love gets hurt in a car crash, slips on a wet floor, or is bitten by a dog. Everything changes in...
Reza Yassi
Jun 20


What is a Tort Claim
If you live or work in New York, understanding a tort claim could protect you from unexpected problems. You may have heard this term on...
Reza Yassi
Jun 20


Commercial Litigation: What It Means and How It Affects Your Business
Challenges are faced by every business, big or small. In fact, no matter how much planning and reasoning go into decision-making, some...
Reza Yassi
Jun 19


Court of Appeals Update - April 2025: Municipal Liability Under § 1983
Quick Answer The Court held that a municipality may be liable under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 only for its own policy or custom—not solely for the...
Reza Yassi
Jun 6


Court of Appeals Update — April 2025: Negligent Supervision Under CVA
Quick Answer The Court affirmed summary judgment against a county in a Child Victims Act negligent-supervision claim, emphasizing the...
Reza Yassi
Jun 6


Court of Appeals Update - April 2025: Premises Liability on the Golf Course
Quick Answer The Court basically said golf courses don't need to warn people about stuff that's obviously part of playing golf, and...
Reza Yassi
Jun 5


Court of Appeals Update - April 2025: Commercial-Litigation Check-In
Quick Answer The Court clarified standards for judicial review of tax-tribunal determinations and reinforced separation of powers in...
Reza Yassi
Jun 5


Court of Appeals Update – April 2025: Expanded Animal-Owner Liability
Quick Answer The Court brought back both strict-liability and negligence claims for a postal worker who got bitten by a dog, and...
Reza Yassi
Jun 4


How to Protect Your Small Business from a Lawsuit
Running a small business in Brooklyn or Manhattan may change your life. Every day is filled with new hurdles, from dealing with customers...
Reza Yassi
May 24


How to File a Lawsuit Against a Company: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide
Fighting against a mighty business or corporation might seem like a huge task. Perhaps a company let you down or broke a promise. Maybe...
Reza Yassi
May 23


When the Other Driver Has No Insurance: Your Guide to UM and UIM Coverage in New York
By a New York Personal Injury Attorney Picture this: You're driving through Queens on a rainy afternoon, carefully navigating the crowded...
Reza Yassi
May 22


New York Court Revolutionizes Pet Owner Liability Law: Understanding Flanders v. Goodfellow
In a watershed ruling that transforms liability for animal-related injuries, the New York Court of Appeals has overturned nearly...
Reza Yassi
Apr 24

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