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Law360 Highlights Hurwitz Fine's Growing Litigation Team
Law360 Pulse recently featured Hurwitz Fine P.C. for its continued growth across New York State, spotlighting the addition of eight attorneys to the firm’s general litigation team.
Hurwitz Fine Welcomes Eight Attorneys to its Expanding General Litigation Team Across New York State
Hurwitz Fine P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of eight attorneys to its General Litigation team, further strengthening the firm’s depth and experience across multiple offices and practice areas. The new hires bring litigation experience defending clients in complex tort, insurance, and general negligence matters throughout New York State.
Lee Siegel and Evan Gestwick’s article, "How NY Appeals Ruling Alters Employers’ Sex Abuse Liability featured in Law360’s Expert Analysis section
A recent decision by the New York Court of Appeals has clarified a key legal standard in sexual abuse cases involving employer liability.
Two Amendments to the Uniform Rules Simplifies Motion Practice in New York Courts
Legislative Reactions to Chi Bartram Wright v. State of New York: Relaxing Court of Claims Act § 11(b) Pleading Requirements
Governor Hochul vetoed the Grieving Families Act because the Legislature failed to examine the costs. Will bills expanding the rights of sexual and correctional violence survivors face the same fate?
Grieving Families Act Update: Meet the New Bill—Same as the Old Bill
A “revised” version of the Grieving Families Act was just passed by the New York Legislature, legislation that would completely overhaul wrongful death claims by permitting recovery for emotional damages and expanding the class of persons who can seek recovery for fatality. Governor Hochul vetoed the last three versions of this legislation, including the last version in December 2024.
Hurwitz Fine Names V. Christopher Potenza and David R. Adams Co-Chairs of General Litigation Department
Hurwitz Fine P.C. is proud to announce the appointment of V. Christopher Potenza and David R. Adams as Co-Chairs of the firm’s General Litigation Department. This leadership appointment recognizes their extensive litigation experience, longstanding dedication to client service, and strategic vision for the continued growth of the firm.
NY Governor Vetoes Grieving Families Act for Third Time
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, for the third straight year, has vetoed the Grieving Families Act, legislation that would completely overhaul wrongful death claims in New York by permitting recovery for emotional damages and expanding the class of persons who can seek recovery for a fatality.
Hurwitz Fine Ranked by Chambers USA in the 2025 New York Regional Spotlight Guide
Litigation Associates Patrice C.S. Melville and Ashley Cuneo author “A Decade of Changes to Wrongful Death Statutes Across the United States” in the ABA TIPS Magazine, The Brief
Hurwitz Fine Litigation Associates Patrice C.S. Melville and Ashley M. Cuneo authored “A Decade of Changes to Wrongful Death Statues Across the United States” in the Winter 2024 issue of The Brief, the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice (TIPS) magazine.
The New York Legislature Again Attempts to Resurrect the Grieving Families Act
For now the third straight year, New York’s legislature has passed a revised version of “the Grieving Families Act,” legislation that would completely overhaul wrongful death claims in New York by permitting recovery for emotional damages and expanding the class of persons who can seek recovery for a fatality. The current bill (A9232-b/S8485-b) still greatly expands the categories of available damages from New York’s current wrongful death statute which limits damages to economic or pecuniary losses of the survivors resulting from the death, the medical and funeral costs related to the final injury or illness, and the value of parental guidance, nurturing and care for surviving children.
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NY Governor Vetoes Grieving Families Act
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, for the second time in as many years, has vetoed the Grieving Families Act, legislation that would completely overhaul wrongful death claims in New York by permitting recovery for emotional damages and expanding the class of persons who can seek recovery for a fatality. The bill was delivered to the Governor’s desk on December 29, 2023, and vetoed that same day.
Hurwitz Fine Ranked by Chambers USA in the Inaugural 2024 New York Regional Spotlight Guide
Hurwitz Fine P.C. is proud to announce that the firm has been ranked in the inaugural Chambers 2024 New York Regional Spotlight Guide for Dispute Resolution, which encompasses both litigation and insurance disputes.
New York Removes Notary Requirement in Civil Cases
Earlier this week, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed two bills amending Rule 2106 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules to provide for greater use of affirmations in lieu of notarized affidavits in civil proceedings.
New York Proposes Legislation Conditioning a Foreign Corporation’s Authority to do Business in New York with Consent to Jurisdiction of the New York Courts For All Actions Against the Corporation
New York proposes legislation conditioning a foreign corporation’s authority to do business in New York with consent to jurisdiction of the New York courts for all actions against the corporation. Attorney Michael J. Williams explains this proposed legislation and its implications for businesses and claims in his latest legal alert.
Eric Andrew Quoted in the New York Law Journal on the "Grieving Families Act"
Hurwitz Fine Attorney Eric Andrew offers insight to the New York Law Journal on May 15, 2023, on the revised "Grieving Families Act" slated for legislative review.
