In opposing the state police’s motion for summary judgment, Mr. Ardo’s parents’ lawyers questioned why officers did not try to de-escalate their confrontation with Mr. Ardo, who had repeatedly ...

In its recent decision in 'Carroll v. Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center', the Fourth Department held that partial summary judgment should be granted only as to theories or claims of malpractice ...

Moving forward, attorneys must approach summary judgment motions with a new strategic framework and heightened attention to timing, clarity, and procedural posture. Effective Sept. 1, 2025, district ...