Failure to Offer Expert Proof Explaining Standard of Professional Care and Skill Sinks Malpractice Claim Before Reaching Jury: Schlenker v Cascino
Matthew D. Donovan, May 20, 2013
In an April 12, 2013, decision by Justice Plotkin, the court granted plaintiff’s motion for a directed verdict dismissing defendants’ counterclaim for legal malpractice. Defendants’ claim arose out of plaintiff’s prior representation of defendants at a trial of an...

Federal Copyright Laws May Provide “Safe Harbor” to Internet-Service Providers Facing Common-Law Infringement Claims: UMG Recs., Inc. v Escape Media Group, Inc.
Matthew D. Donovan, August 13, 2012
In a July 10, 2012, decision by Justice Kapnick, the court denied in part and granted in part plaintiff’s motion to dismiss certain of defendant’s affirmative defenses and counterclaims. Plaintiff-record company sued defendant-website owner for copyright infringement in connection with...