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  • Evidence Case of the Week

    Primary assumption of risk doctrine bars action brought by motocross rider; defendant did not create an unreasonable risk of harm In Fritz v. Walden Playboys M.C. Inc., 217 A.D.3d 1293, 192 N.Y.S.3d 298 (3d Dep’t 2023) plaintiff, a very experienced motocross rider, was injured when he went off a jump and lost control of his…

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  • CPLR Case of the Week

    Counsel’s conduct at deposition violated both Rules of Professional Conduct and Commercial Division Rules In Constantina Bacopoulou DDS PC v Carnegie Dental P.C., 2023 NY Slip Op 32085 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2023), a case from the Commercial Division in New York County, Justice Masley decided a motion by plaintiff’s counsel which sought sanctions against the…

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