The Primary Assumption of Risk Defense in Sports and Recreational Activity Claims: What You Need to Know
New York primary assumption of risk defense explained, with analysis of recent Court of Appeals decisions shaping sports and recreational injury claims, liability limits, and defense strategies.
What Every Property Owner and Insurer Should Know About Premises and Municipal Liability
Understand premises and municipal liability risks, from sidewalk defects and slip-and-fall claims to control, notice defenses, and Article 16. Practical guidance for property owners, businesses, and insurers.
How New York's Justice for Injured Workers Act (JIWA) Limits Workers' Compensation Board Findings in Civil Cases
Learn how New York’s JIWA limits the use of Workers’ Compensation Board findings in civil cases, as highlighted by the Second Department’s retroactive application ruling in Pacheco v. P.V.E. Co., LLC
Trade Alert: Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs - What Importers Need to Do Now
The Supreme Court struck down all IEEPA-based tariffs on February 20, 2026. Learn which tariffs remain in effect, whether your company qualifies for a refund, and what steps to take now with guidance from Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady.
The Clock Is Ticking: How the AVOID Act Changes the Obligations of Insurers in New York
The AVOID Act compresses New York's third-party impleader window to 60 days. Here's what insurers and defense counsel must do differently starting April 18, 2026.
Supreme Court Rules NJ Transit Is Not the State: What Galette v. New Jersey Transit Means for Litigation
Discover the impact of the Supreme Court ruling in Galette v. New Jersey Transit. Partner Patrick Reilly breaks down how this landmark decision resets sovereign immunity for public entities and provides a new roadmap for litigation nationwide.
Mock Trials and Focus Groups: The Trial Prep Tools Your Attorney May Recommend — And Why They Work
Attorney Kristin Moro explains how focus groups and mock trials work, how they differ, and why they can be game-changing tools for serious civil litigation — and when they may be right for your case.
Appellate Win: How Video Evidence Defeated a Bus Accident Appeal in New York
A New York appellate court upheld summary judgment in a bus accident case after video evidence proved the emergency doctrine defense. Learn how Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady secured the win in Callands v. County of Westchester.
New York Auto Insurance Reform: What Governor Hochul's Proposals Mean for Insurers
New York may be on the verge of its most significant auto insurance reform in decades. GCKB's Joanna Roberto breaks down Governor Hochul's proposed changes — and what they could mean for insurers operating in the New York market.
False Start? Is the Appellate Division Dialing Back the Fight on Fraud
We recently wrote about Tavares v. Tuck-It-Away Assoc., where the Appellate Division, First Department affirmed an order granting the defendant leave to assert affirmative defenses sounding in fraud.
