by MMPS | Aug 16, 2022 | News
Trial partner John Grisafi secured a liability defense verdict on behalf of Suffolk County, New York for claims of personal injuries arising out of a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff claimed that a Suffolk County bus struck the co-defendant’s vehicle in the rear...
by MMPS | Jun 20, 2022 | News
The Florida Supreme Court has dramatically changed the law regarding Proposals for Settlement and Offers of Judgment pursuant to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442 and Section 768.79, Florida Statutes. An Amendment effective July 1, 2022, revises Rule 1.442 to...
by MMPS | Jun 1, 2022 | News
Appellate partner Lorin Donnelly prevailed on a years’ long appeal by plaintiff of a unanimous defense verdict obtained in March 2019 by trial partner Donna Pascucci Day. The underlying jury trial took place in New York State Supreme Court, Kings County (Brooklyn)...
by MMPS | Mar 1, 2022 | News
Samantha Lansky and Jennifer Bentivegna prevailed on a pre-answer motion to dismiss in Supreme Court, Suffolk County in an action stemming from a delayed burial. Plaintiffs, relatives of the decedent, commenced suit against our client, a funeral home, and...
by MMPS | Feb 25, 2022 | News
On December 31, 2021, New York State enacted the Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act (“CIDA”). The stated purpose of the Act is to ensure that parties in a litigation are correctly informed about the limits of potential insurance coverage. The burden on defense...
by MMPS | Jan 18, 2022 | News
The unprecedented, rapid shift to remote work created substantial discovery and data challenges. The tension between security and access, transparency and privacy has never been more acute. Flexible work environments are here to stay. How are legal and data...
