Firm News & Legal Updates

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Governor Hochul Proposes Changes to New York’s “Serious Injury” Threshold

New York's motor vehicle "serious injury" threshold is a heavily debated legal issue in 2026. Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed significant changes to New York's...
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The New York Consumer Litigation Funding Act: What You Need to Know

On December 22, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Consumer Litigation Funding Act (NY State Senate Bill 2025-S1104A), to go into effect on June 17,...
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New York’s “One‑Bite” Rule Is Dead: What That Means for Dog Bite Injury Claims

If you’ve ever been bitten by a dog in New York, you may have heard the phrase “the dog had never bitten anyone before” come...
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Legal Machine Learning: Revolutionizing New York's Legal Practice

Legal machine learning is no longer a futuristic concept—it's actively reshaping how attorneys practice law across New York's competitive legal landscape. From Manhattan's corporate towers...
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Supreme Court Decision: How Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Alters Personal Jurisdiction

Personal jurisdiction is the legal concept governed by the Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution which states that courts can only assert their authority over...
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A Law Day Message From Grandelli & Eskenasi

May 1st is known as Law Day.  Not too many people outside the legal profession know that Law Day is celebrated by the Bar, but...
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The Justice For Injured Workers Act

Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an important piece of legislation into law that will improve injured workers’ ability to present evidence of...
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Adult Survivors Act Allows For Compensation To Adult Sexual Assault Victims Regardless of How Long Ago the Assault Occurred

New York's Adult Survivors Act (ASA) Earlier this year, on May 24, 2022, New York State provided for an expansion of the rights of sexual assault...
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Radio Host Alex Jones Hit With Nearly $1 Billion Verdict

On October 12, 2022, a Connecticut jury decided that conspiracy theorist and “Infowars” proprietor, Alex Jones, should pay a total of at least $965 million...
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Brooklyn Law School Announces the Louis Grandelli 90’ Scholarship

Our firm is proud to announce that our founding partner, Louis Grandelli, together with fellow Brooklyn Law School alumnus, Howard Hershehorn, has established a scholarship...
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New York State Senate Passes Bill Removing COVID-19 Immunity For Nursing Homes and Hospitals

The New York State Senate has voted to repeal protections which had previously granted legal immunity to health care facilities, administrators, and executives during the...
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NY Court of Appeals Sets New Precedent for Veterinary Negligence Claims

Last week, the New York Court of Appeals created new precedent in animal bite cases, modifying the requirements to prove liability in veterinary negligence cases...
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