Fullerton Beck partner Susan Scaria obtained dismissal of a third-party complaint against the firm’s client, a subcontractor who employed the plaintiff, in a New York Labor Law (NYLL) case venued in Kings County Supreme Court. The claim involved a worker injured by a falling ladder whose injuries included an alleged traumatic brain injury. The court granted Fullerton Beck’s motion to dismiss the claims against the client for contractual and common law indemnity in case, eliminating liability exposure for the subcontractor and reinforcing the necessity of clear contractual indemnification provisions. In its decision, the court agreed with our arguments that plaintiff’s […]

White Plains, NY (March 6, 2025) – Yankwitt LLP is thrilled to announce that three of its partners—Russell Yankwitt, Jason Swergold, and Michael Reed—have been named to The Legal 500’s inaugural New York City Elite list for Commercial Disputes. Yankwitt LLP is the only Westchester-based law firm ranked in the New York City Elite in Commercial Disputes. One of the most trusted and respected legal rankings, The Legal 500 highlights top attorneys who lead high-stakes, market-defining litigation. The selection process is rigorous, incorporating extensive research, peer and referee feedback, and a review of key matters handled by nominees over the […]

Demonstrating her commitment to professional development among her industry peers, Kayla Hannemann, account executive at public relations and marketing firm Impact PR & Communications, Ltd., has been elected secretary and treasurer of the board of the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Westchester/Fairfield chapter. PRSA is the nation’s largest community of public relations and communications professionals, committed to advancing the field of public relations. The newly elected leaders, including Hannemann, began their term effective January 1 and will serve on a seven-member board alongside previously elected members, including Kate Wark, executive vice president at Impact PR & Communications, who has […]