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“We don’t talk to each other” is reasonable excuse warranting vacatur of default. As a plaintiff’s counsel, why would you ever oppose a motion to dismiss knowing that the Second…
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The Limit
Second Department Defines the Bounds of the Labor Law In a recent decision, the Appellate Division, Second Department modified a Supreme Court, Queens County Order that dismissed plaintiff’s common-law negligence…
Textbook
No One Shocked as First Department Affirms Summary Judgment in § 240(1) Case After Fall Off of Ladder In a recent decision, the Appellate Division, First Department unanimously affirmed a…
‘Till Labor Law Do Us Part
Homeowners’ Exception Does Not Automatically Apply to Your Spouse Leading to Summary Judgment and an Awkward Conversation There are benefits to putting your spouse on your lease. In a recent…
Season 2, Ep. 4: Building the Next Generation: Hiring, Training, and Retaining Young Lawyers in a Hybrid World
In this thoughtful episode, host Scott Tredwell is joined by Glen Shikunov, senior shareholder and chair of McCormick and Priore’s coverage and appellate department, along with rising associate Kylie Griffith,…
New Jersey Supreme Court Upholds Attorney Keyword Advertising, with a Disclaimer Requirement
In a closely watched ethics decision balancing attorney marketing practices with professional ethics, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that lawyers may permissibly engage in “competitive keyword advertising,” purchasing a…
Joseph McCarthy Joins the Firm as an Associate in the Princeton Office
We’re pleased to introduce Joseph McCarthy as a valued member of our team at McCormick & Priore, P.C. Joseph’s practice is built on a strong foundation of experience in product…
Joseph Ross Joins the Firm as an Associate in the Princeton Office
We’re excited to welcome Joseph Ross to McCormick & Priore, P.C., where he concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation. Joseph brings broad experience representing insurers, professionals, business owners, and…
Gravity Undefeated
Holes at Construction Sites Are a Quick Way Between Floors and to Summary Judgment In a recent decision, the Supreme Court, New York County granted plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment…
I Said What I Said
Third-Party Defendant Fails to Reargue Law of the Case Even if you ask nicely, the Court rarely changes its mind. In a recent decision, the Supreme Court, New York County…