Federal diversity jurisdiction provides a neutral forum for litigants from different states, preventing state court bias against out-of-state defendants. But just as defendants often prefer their case be venued in federal court, plaintiffs often prefer to stay in their home state court. Enter the fraudulent joinder, where the plaintiff attempts […]
Benjamin Allee, Dina Hamerman, Michael Reed, Jason Swergold, Alicia Tallbe, and Russell Yankwitt were selected for Commercial Litigation WHITE PLAINS, New York (August 15, 2024) – Yankwitt LLP, Westchester’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, is proud to announce that six attorneys have been named to the 2025 edition […]
Yankwitt LLP achieved a significant legal victory, successfully defending a global biotechnology company in a complex lawsuit brought by its former construction manager, Skanska. The dispute arose from our client’s multi-billion-dollar expansion of its headquarters in Westchester County, New York. Skanska alleged that our client failed to pay for additional […]
Voluntary dismissal of claims can be a smart strategic move in the right case at the right time for a number of reasons. Perhaps a better venue is available, or the client decided it’s not the right time to bring the claims. However, it is important to carefully draft a […]
Yankwitt LLP’s successful motion to dismiss all claims against its clients, Westchester Reform Temple, and several current and former employees was affirmed on appeal to the New York Appellate Division, Second Department, in a case involving New York Labor Law and the First Amendment. Yankwitt LLP represented its clients in […]