New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

On January 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corporation (consolidated with Colt v. NJ Transit). The case addressed a critical constitutional question: whether a state-created corporation qualifies as an “arm of the state” entitled to interstate sovereign immunity under the Eleventh Amendment. Representing the appellee,…

At Sullivan Papain, we have always believed in the power of community, and recent events in New York City offered a powerful reminder of that truth. In early February, firefighters, community leaders, and supporters came together in Manhattan to stand beside the Cashion family as they face an unimaginable challenge. Four-year-old Izzy Cashion, the daughter…

On January 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court heard argument in Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corporation (consolidated with Colt v. NJ Transit), a case addressing whether a state-created corporation qualifies as an “arm of the state” entitled to interstate sovereign immunity under the Eleventh Amendment. Representing the appellee, Brian J. Shoot, a member…

Sullivan Papain was proud to serve as a sponsor of Peter Stuyvesant Little League’s first annual Winter Whiffle ball tournament, a community fundraising event supporting a local youth baseball program. The event brought together families, players, and supporters for a day of friendly competition, teamwork, and giving back. By contributing to initiatives like Winter Whiffle,…

On Christmas Eve, Sullivan Papain proudly hosted a holiday toy drive at Matty’s Toy Shop in Rockville Centre, bringing joy to children from low-income households and shelters throughout Nassau County. Through this initiative, children were provided with funds to use directly in the toy shop, allowing them to choose their own presents and ensuring they…