Author: Alexandre Petraglia

The Roots of Abuse: Expanding Vicarious Liability for Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Abuse in Women’s Soccer and Sports

This article appears in the Entertainment, Arts, & Sports Law Section (EASL) Journal, a publication of the EASL Section. For more information please see NYSBA.ORG/EASL. Ninety-three percent of athletes experience sexual harassment, sexual assault, or unwanted contact during their times in sport.1 The majority of those sexually harassed or assaulted within their sport identify as women.2 While … Continued

Limitations on the Recovery of Lost Profits

As we stand on the precipice of another economic downturn, a new Commercial Division case arising from the great financial crisis of 2007-2008 is a timely reminder of the limitations on the recovery of lost profit damages. The Commercial Division, Kings County, recently precluded plaintiffs from seeking to recover lost profit damages, finding that such … Continued