HAPPY NEW YEAR – 2021!
Happy New Year; we made it! While there are still many COVID-related challenges to overcome, the new year brings with it tremendous promise and opportunity. With that in mind, we’re pleased to share with you a few of the victories we celebrated at year’s end, and our unwavering optimism for the year ahead.
Stay safe (and healthy), and best wishes for 2021!
Physician’s Termination Overturned
In a stunning rebuke of a large, regional health care system and hospital, the New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council (“PHHPC”) credited our complaint that the hospital “committed an improper practice” in terminating a physician’s medical staff privileges and membership. The PHHPC directed the hospital to reconsider their actions in light of the Council’s determination, marking a significant victory for (and vindication to) our physician client. Congrats to Jim and John for championing our client’s cause.
Widow’s Claim to Music Royalties Defeats Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss
The widow of a famous music manager, and co-founder of an independent record label, defeated her late husband’s business partner’s motion to dismiss her claims to the on-going royalty payments being made in connection with the label’s recording artists and their publishing rights. Justice Lawrence H. Ecker (Westchester County) denied the defendant’s motion to dismiss the complaint concluding, in part, that the Company’s prior tax filings identifying the widow as an officer and shareholder of the company estopped the defendant from taking a contrary position in the litigation. Congratulations to Joe on his hard-fought victory..
Ford F-Series Class Action Receives Final Approval
On December 15, 2020, the Honorable Lawrence E. Kahn, United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of New York, granted Final Approval of the nationwide class action settlement reached on behalf of Ford F-Series pickup truck owners. The Court’s ruling was the culmination of a nearly four year battle concerning the alleged failure of F-Series door latches to lock/latch properly in sub-freezing temperatures.
Notable Achievements
Congrats to Jeff for his selection as a Panelist to the American Arbitration Association’s National Roster of Arbitrators. Jeff successfully completed his training in Arbitration Fundamentals and Best Practices for New AAA Arbitrators and will now be eligible to serve as an Arbitrator in Commercial Disputes submitted to the AAA.
Best Lawyers in America has selected the firm as one of the best in 2021 in the area of Commercial Litigation.
Welcome back, Amber, who returns from maternity leave!
