Law

Mastering Litigation in New York’s Commercial Division Part VI, Early Resolution: Motions for Summary Judgment in the New York Commercial Division

"This is Part VI in a series of articles explaining the fundamentals of Commercial Division practice. This article provides an overview of motions for summary judgment and oral argument in the ...
JD Supra

Summary Judgment 101: Movants, Make Sure Your Evidence Is In "Admissible Form"

Most litigators are familiar with the requirement that a summary motion be supported with “evidentiary proof in admissible form” establishing the merits of a cause of action or defense. Nevertheless, ...
Law

Dispositive Motions in Arbitration: Contrary to the Rationale for ADR?

Lawyers who are used to litigating their cases in federal court—and are comfortable with attempting to dispose of the great majority of them through summary judgment or, to a lesser extent, motions to ...
JD Supra

The Court of Appeal’s Plea to Motions Scheduling Judges: Stop Letting Parties Waste Judicial Resources with Partial Summary Judgment Motions

On December 12, 2020, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Malik v. Attia, 2020 ONCA 787. In this case, the Court of Appeal sent a clear message to judges scheduling motions for ...