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27 New York opinions name it 8 courts 1934–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Hamiltongreen
nyappdiv · 2014 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Such claims pertain to "'factual innocence, not mere legal insufficiency of evidence of guilt, and must be based upon reliable evidence which was not presented at the trial'" ( People v Green , 201 AD3d 814, 815 , quoting People v Hamilton , 115 AD3d 12, 23 ).

2025Such claims pertain to "'factual innocence, not mere legal insufficiency of evidence of guilt, and must be based upon reliable evidence which was not presented at the trial'" ( People v Green , 201 AD3d 814, 815, quoting People v Hamilton , 115 AD3d 12, 23).

11
People v. Greengreen
nyappdiv · 2022 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Such claims pertain to "'factual innocence, not mere legal insufficiency of evidence of guilt, and must be based upon reliable evidence which was not presented at the trial'" ( People v Green , 201 AD3d 814, 815 , quoting People v Hamilton , 115 AD3d 12, 23 ).

2025Such claims pertain to "'factual innocence, not mere legal insufficiency of evidence of guilt, and must be based upon reliable evidence which was not presented at the trial'" ( People v Green , 201 AD3d 814, 815, quoting People v Hamilton , 115 AD3d 12, 23).

11
Hotel 71 Mezz Lender LLC v. Falorgreen
nyappdiv · 2009 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022The mere fact that the terms and conditions appear on the reverse side of an agreement does not necessarily vitiate a party's responsibility to fully read and review the agreement prior to signing it ( cf. Hotel 71 Mezz Lender LLC v Falor , 64 AD3d 430, 430 [2009] [a signer's duty to read and understand that which it signed is not "diminished merely because (the signer) was provided with only a signature page"]; see also Friedman v Fife , 262 AD2d 167, 168 [1999]).

11
Friedman v. Fifegreen
nyappdiv · 1999 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022The mere fact that the terms and conditions appear on the reverse side of an agreement does not necessarily vitiate a party's responsibility to fully read and review the agreement prior to signing it ( cf. Hotel 71 Mezz Lender LLC v Falor , 64 AD3d 430, 430 [2009] [a signer's duty to read and understand that which it signed is not "diminished merely because (the signer) was provided with only a signature page"]; see also Friedman v Fife , 262 AD2d 167, 168 [1999]).

11
Stega v. New York Downtown Hospitalgreen
nyappdiv · 2017 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018The dissenting Justice would have held that the absolute privilege does not apply because "regardless of the nature of the FDA's proceeding, it would not be adversarial to Stega and would not provide a forum for her to challenge the alleged defamatory statements" ( 148 AD3d 21, 35 [Kapnick, J., dissenting]).

2018The dissent also discussed defendants' alternative challenges to the defamation suit (which the majority had no need to reach), reasoning that the alleged defamatory statements were neither true on the basis of the complaint nor protected expression of opinion ( see id. at 36 [Kapnick, J., dissenting]).{**31 NY3d at 669} The Appellate Division granted plaintiff leave to appeal, certifying the question whether its order was properly made ( 2017 NY Slip Op 69650[U] [1st Dept 2017]).

11
Cicconi v. McGinn, Smith & Co.green
nyappdiv · 2005 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Moreover, as relied upon in applying absolute privilege in NASD U-5 termination cases, it is "significant that there are remedies available to an employee who disputes the employer's statements" ( Cicconi v McGinn, Smith & Co., Inc. , 27 AD3d 59, 63 [1st Dept 2005] lv dismissed 6 NY3d 807 [2006]); specifically, an "arbitration proceeding or court action to expunge any alleged defamatory language" ( Rosenberg , 8 NY3d at 368 ).

2017Moreover, as relied upon in applying absolute privilege in NASD U-5 termination cases, it is “significant that there are remedies available to an employee who disputes the employer’s statements” (Cicconi v McGinn, Smith & Co., Inc., 27 AD3d 59, 63 [1st Dept 2005], lv dismissed 6 NY3d 807 [2006]); specifically, an “arbitration proceeding or court action to expunge any alleged defamatory language” (Rosenberg, 8 NY3d at 368 ).

11
Islamic Republic of Iran v. Pahlavigreen
ny · 1984 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010In this dispute arising out of plaintiffs representation of defendant in a divorce proceeding in London, England, the motion court properly determined that the courts of England are the appropriate forum for hearing plaintiffs fee claims and defendant’s legal malpractice counterclaims (see Islamic Republic of Iran v Pahlavi, 62 NY2d 474, 479 [1984], cert denied 469 US 1108 [1985]).

11
In re the Estate of Margolingreen
nysurct · 1985 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Where domicile is contested, normally, the court that first obtained jurisdiction over the estate by the commencement of a proceeding will hold the domicile hearing (see Matter of Margolin, 129 Misc 2d 735, 738 [1985]).

11
Ward v. Rock Against Racismgreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004(Ward v Rock Against Racism, 491 US 781, 791 [1989], reh denied 492 US 937 [1989]; Housing Works, Inc., 283 F3d at 480 .) “The government’s purpose is the controlling consideration.

11
Rogers v. New York City Transit Authoritygreen
ny · 1997 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004(See Rogers, 89 NY2d at 698 [applying federal public forum analysis to New York State Constitution]; United for Peace & Justice v City of New York, 323 F3d 175, 176 [2d Cir 2003]; People for Ethical Treatment of Animals v Giuliani, 105 F Supp 2d 294 , 336 [SD NY 2000] [“New York state courts apply a forum analysis, along with the concomitant standards, similar to the doctrine formulated by the Supreme Court to govern First Amendment cases”].) The principal inquiry in determining content neutrality is whether the government adopted a regulation because it disagrees with a message conveyed.

11
United For Peace And Justice v. The City Of New Yorkgreen
ca2 · 2003 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004(See Rogers, 89 NY2d at 698 [applying federal public forum analysis to New York State Constitution]; United for Peace & Justice v City of New York, 323 F3d 175, 176 [2d Cir 2003]; People for Ethical Treatment of Animals v Giuliani, 105 F Supp 2d 294 , 336 [SD NY 2000] [“New York state courts apply a forum analysis, along with the concomitant standards, similar to the doctrine formulated by the Supreme Court to govern First Amendment cases”].) The principal inquiry in determining content neutrality is whether the government adopted a regulation because it disagrees with a message conveyed.

11
Cornelius v. NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc.green
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New York. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (42)

CaseCitedYears
United States Postal Service v. Council of Greenburgh Civic Associations green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

1994The forum analysis developed out of the long-recognized principle that governments, whether State or Federal, are not required to permit all forms of speech on all property that they own and control (see, e.g., United States Postal Serv. v Greenburgh Civic Assns., 453 US 114, 129-130 ; Greer v Spock, 424 US 828, 836 ; Lehman v City of Shaker Hgts., 418 US 298, 302-303 ).

1990Fund, supra, at 800; Frisby v Schultz, 487 US 474 ; United States Postal Serv. v Greenburgh Civic Assns., 453 US 114, 129-131 ; Adderley v Florida, supra).

21990–1994
Loucks v. . Standard Oil Co. green
ny · 1918
2 sentences

1963(Cf. Loucks v. Standard Oil Co., 224 N. Y. 99 ; Kilberg v. Northeast Airlines, 9 N Y 2d 34; Davenport v. Webb, 11 N Y 2d 392.) It is the mandate of section 601 (subd. b, par. [2]) only that commands reference to Ontario law.

1935This we may not do. “ Whenever a court of one State is required to ascertain what effect a public act of another State has in that State, the law of such other State must be proved as a fact.” (Lloyd v. Matthews, 155 U. S. 222 .) Plaintiff may select the forum in which his claim to relief shall be heard, but he cannot, by such selection, measure the acts of a public officer of another State by the standard imposed upon public officers in this State. “ We are not so provincial as to say that every solution of a problem is wrong because we deal with it otherwise at home.” (Loucks v. Standard Oil

21935–1963
City of New York v. M. Wineburgh Advertising Co. neutral
· 1907
2 sentences

1948(City of New York v. Wineburgh Advertising Co., 122 App. Div. 748 ; City of New York v. Wineburgh Advertising Co., 124 id. 641.) The proper forum to test that question is provided for in section 666, subdivision 6, of the New York City Charter, effective January 1, 1938.” In Sacer Realty Corporation, v. Archer (68 N. Y.

1941(City of New York v. Wineburgh Advertising Co., 122 App. Div. 748 ; City of New York v. Wineburgh Advertising Co., 124 id. 641.) The proper forum to test that question is provided for in section 666, subdivision 6, of the New York City Charter, effective January 1, 1938.

21941–1948
Stega v. New York Downtown Hosp. green
ny · 2018
1 sentence

2018The dissent also discussed defendants' alternative challenges to the defamation suit (which the majority had no need to reach), reasoning that the alleged defamatory statements were neither true on the basis of the complaint nor protected expression of opinion ( see id. at 36 [Kapnick, J., dissenting]).{**31 NY3d at 669} The Appellate Division granted plaintiff leave to appeal, certifying the question whether its order was properly made ( 2017 NY Slip Op 69650[U] [1st Dept 2017]).

12018–2018
Navarrete v. Wyatt green
nyappdiv · 2008
1 sentence

2017Accordingly, under these circumstances, the father’s petitions were properly dismissed for lack of jurisdiction (see Matter of Malik v Fhara, 97 AD3d at 584 ; Matter of Mzimaz v Barik, 89 AD3d 948 [2011]; Matter of Navarrete v Wyatt, 52 AD3d 836 [2008]; Matter of Randall v Randall, 305 AD2d 512 [2003]).

12017–2017
MATTER OF FLEMMING v. Morgenthau green
ny · 2006
2 sentences

2017Moreover, as relied upon in applying absolute privilege in NASD U-5 termination cases, it is "significant that there are remedies available to an employee who disputes the employer's statements" ( Cicconi v McGinn, Smith & Co., Inc. , 27 AD3d 59, 63 [1st Dept 2005] lv dismissed 6 NY3d 807 [2006]); specifically, an "arbitration proceeding or court action to expunge any alleged defamatory language" ( Rosenberg , 8 NY3d at 368 ).

2017Moreover, as relied upon in applying absolute privilege in NASD U-5 termination cases, it is “significant that there are remedies available to an employee who disputes the employer’s statements” (Cicconi v McGinn, Smith & Co., Inc., 27 AD3d 59, 63 [1st Dept 2005], lv dismissed 6 NY3d 807 [2006]); specifically, an “arbitration proceeding or court action to expunge any alleged defamatory language” (Rosenberg, 8 NY3d at 368 ).

12017–2017
O'Leary v. Frangomihalos green
nyappdiv · 2011
1 sentence

2017Accordingly, under these circumstances, the father’s petitions were properly dismissed for lack of jurisdiction (see Matter of Malik v Fhara, 97 AD3d at 584 ; Matter of Mzimaz v Barik, 89 AD3d 948 [2011]; Matter of Navarrete v Wyatt, 52 AD3d 836 [2008]; Matter of Randall v Randall, 305 AD2d 512 [2003]).

12017–2017
Malik v. Fhara green
nyappdiv · 2012
1 sentence

2017Accordingly, under these circumstances, the father’s petitions were properly dismissed for lack of jurisdiction (see Matter of Malik v Fhara, 97 AD3d at 584 ; Matter of Mzimaz v Barik, 89 AD3d 948 [2011]; Matter of Navarrete v Wyatt, 52 AD3d 836 [2008]; Matter of Randall v Randall, 305 AD2d 512 [2003]).

12017–2017
Rosenberg v. MetLife, Inc. green
ny · 2007
2 sentences

2017Moreover, as relied upon in applying absolute privilege in NASD U-5 termination cases, it is "significant that there are remedies available to an employee who disputes the employer's statements" ( Cicconi v McGinn, Smith & Co., Inc. , 27 AD3d 59, 63 [1st Dept 2005] lv dismissed 6 NY3d 807 [2006]); specifically, an "arbitration proceeding or court action to expunge any alleged defamatory language" ( Rosenberg , 8 NY3d at 368 ).

2017Moreover, as relied upon in applying absolute privilege in NASD U-5 termination cases, it is “significant that there are remedies available to an employee who disputes the employer’s statements” (Cicconi v McGinn, Smith & Co., Inc., 27 AD3d 59, 63 [1st Dept 2005], lv dismissed 6 NY3d 807 [2006]); specifically, an “arbitration proceeding or court action to expunge any alleged defamatory language” (Rosenberg, 8 NY3d at 368 ).

12017–2017
Randall v. Randall green
nyappdiv · 2003
1 sentence

2017Accordingly, under these circumstances, the father’s petitions were properly dismissed for lack of jurisdiction (see Matter of Malik v Fhara, 97 AD3d at 584 ; Matter of Mzimaz v Barik, 89 AD3d 948 [2011]; Matter of Navarrete v Wyatt, 52 AD3d 836 [2008]; Matter of Randall v Randall, 305 AD2d 512 [2003]).

12017–2017
Arts4all, Ltd. v. Hancock green
nyappdiv · 2008
1 sentence

2010In all but one instance, the discovery rulings were proper exercises of the motion court’s broad discretion in such matters (see generally Arts4All, Ltd. v Hancock, 54 AD3d 286 [2008], affd 12 NY3d 846 [2009], cert denied 559 US —, 130 S Ct 1301 [2010]).

12010–2010
Arts4All, Ltd. v. Hancock green
ny · 2009
1 sentence

2010In all but one instance, the discovery rulings were proper exercises of the motion court’s broad discretion in such matters (see generally Arts4All, Ltd. v Hancock, 54 AD3d 286 [2008], affd 12 NY3d 846 [2009], cert denied 559 US —, 130 S Ct 1301 [2010]).

12010–2010
Blinder, Robinson & Co. v. Securities & Exchange Commission green
scotus · 1985
1 sentence

2010In this dispute arising out of plaintiffs representation of defendant in a divorce proceeding in London, England, the motion court properly determined that the courts of England are the appropriate forum for hearing plaintiffs fee claims and defendant’s legal malpractice counterclaims (see Islamic Republic of Iran v Pahlavi, 62 NY2d 474, 479 [1984], cert denied 469 US 1108 [1985]).

12010–2010
PEOPLE FOR ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMAL v. Giuliani green
nysd · 2000
1 sentence

2004(See Rogers, 89 NY2d at 698 [applying federal public forum analysis to New York State Constitution]; United for Peace & Justice v City of New York, 323 F3d 175, 176 [2d Cir 2003]; People for Ethical Treatment of Animals v Giuliani, 105 F Supp 2d 294 , 336 [SD NY 2000] [“New York state courts apply a forum analysis, along with the concomitant standards, similar to the doctrine formulated by the Supreme Court to govern First Amendment cases”].) The principal inquiry in determining content neutrality is whether the government adopted a regulation because it disagrees with a message conveyed.

12004–2004
Housing Works, Inc. v. Bernard Kerik, Commissioner of the New York City Police Department and the City of New York green
ca2 · 2002
1 sentence

2004(Ward v Rock Against Racism, 491 US 781, 791 [1989], reh denied 492 US 937 [1989]; Housing Works, Inc., 283 F3d at 480 .) “The government’s purpose is the controlling consideration.

12004–2004
Waye v. Townley green
scotus · 1989
1 sentence

2004(Ward v Rock Against Racism, 491 US 781, 791 [1989], reh denied 492 US 937 [1989]; Housing Works, Inc., 283 F3d at 480 .) “The government’s purpose is the controlling consideration.

12004–2004
People v. Rozzell green
ny · 1967
1 sentence

2002Furthermore, defendant’s efforts to interpose his constitutional challenge were effectively frustrated by the contrary view expressed in open court by his legal advisor to the effect that defendant’s prior New York conviction was constitutional (see People v Rozzell, 20 NY2d 712 ).

12002–2002
Greer v. Spock green
scotus · 1976
1 sentence

1994The forum analysis developed out of the long-recognized principle that governments, whether State or Federal, are not required to permit all forms of speech on all property that they own and control (see, e.g., United States Postal Serv. v Greenburgh Civic Assns., 453 US 114, 129-130 ; Greer v Spock, 424 US 828, 836 ; Lehman v City of Shaker Hgts., 418 US 298, 302-303 ).

11994–1994
Lehman v. City of Shaker Heights green
scotus · 1974
1 sentence

1994The forum analysis developed out of the long-recognized principle that governments, whether State or Federal, are not required to permit all forms of speech on all property that they own and control (see, e.g., United States Postal Serv. v Greenburgh Civic Assns., 453 US 114, 129-130 ; Greer v Spock, 424 US 828, 836 ; Lehman v City of Shaker Hgts., 418 US 298, 302-303 ).

11994–1994
Frisby v. Schultz green
scotus · 1988
11990–1990
Adderley v. Florida green
scotus · 1966
11990–1990
Kovarsky v. Housing & Development Administration green
ny · 1972
11989–1989
Cavaioli v. Board of Trustees of the State University green
nyappdiv · 1986
11988–1988
Cass v. State of New York green
ny · 1983
11988–1988
Weissman v. Evans green
ny · 1982
11988–1988
Hoffman v. Board of Education green
ny · 1979
11985–1985
International Shoe Co. v. Washington green
scotus · 1945
11983–1983
Hanson v. Denckla green
scotus · 1958
11983–1983
Shaffer v. Heitner green
scotus · 1977
11983–1983
World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. Woodson green
scotus · 1980
11983–1983
Babcock v. Jackson green
ny · 1963
11979–1979
Dym v. Gordon green
ny · 1965
11979–1979
Auten v. Auten green
ny · 1954
11979–1979
Read v. Sacco green
nyappdiv · 1975
11976–1976
Vincent v. Thompson green
nyappdiv · 1975
11976–1976
Doran v. Salem Inn, Inc. green
scotus · 1975
11976–1976
People v. Brickel neutral
nyjustctspringv · 1971
11972–1972
Wachsman v. TOBACCO PRODUCTS CORPORATION green
njd · 1941
11942–1942
Matter of Towers Man. Corp. v. Thatcher neutral
ny · 1936
11941–1941
Matter of Culver Contrg. Corp. v. Humphrey green
ny · 1935
11936–1936

Where else courts name it

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