April 23, 2019

CPLR 302(a)(1).

A plaintiff's allegations that the defendant transacts business in New York and that the claims arise directly out of that business are sufficient to support a finding of personal jurisdiction.

ExpresSpa Holdings, LLC v. Cordial Endeavor Concessions of Atlanta, LLC, NY Slip Op 02792 (1st Dep't April 11, 2019)

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April 22, 2019

A dismissed claim for injunctive relief.

Where a plaintiff's substantive claims are dismissed, its claim for injunctive relief must likewise be dismissed, as it does not constitute an independent cause of action.

Calderon v. Kenga Roo Realty LLC, NY Slip Op 02794 (1st Dep't April 11, 2019)

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April 13, 2019

A dismissed defamation claim.

The statements are not actionable where the plaintiff fails to set forth the exact words complained of, and the time, place, and manner of the purported defamation.

Offor v. Mercy Med. Ctr., NY Slip Op 02663 (1st Dep't April 9, 2019)

Here is the decision.