This column reports on several recent significant decisions from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Eric N. Vitaliano dismissed all claims and the sole ...
The Supreme Court explained in Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317 (1986), that a party can obtain for summary judgment when its opponent has no evidence to support an element of the opponent’s ...
Most litigators are familiar with the requirement that a summary motion be supported with “evidentiary proof in admissible form” establishing the merits of a cause of action or defense. Nevertheless, ...
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 ...
In the latest entry in our guide to cutting your legal bills to the bone, Claire McNamara explains why and when and how you should apply for a summary judgment In these cash-strapped times litigation ...