A recent decision from Westchester Commercial Division Justice Linda Jamieson presents an interesting contrast to a case we discussed in an earlier post. In Prisco v. L’Aquila Realty LLC, Index No. 58654/2018, Petitioner moved to disqualify opposing counsel, who was deposed in the case and certain to be called as a witness at
Sometimes in-house counsel believe they can handle a case better, or more cost-effectively, than outside counsel. And sometimes, they just miss practicing law. Still, it’s better to let outside counsel do the talking…and the questioning. It’s impossible to know what motivated in-house counsel in HH Marina Development LLC v. Tarrytown Boat Club, Inc., Index