There have been many recent important developments in New York tort law including key cases and judicial theories. In this 3-hour 20-minute program, recorded July 3, 2025, Michael J. Hutter, Jr., Esquire explains these developments and provides useful practice suggestions, including valuable warnings and tips.

Mr. Hutter is Professor of Law at Albany Law School where he teaches New York Practice, Evidence, Federal Jurisdiction/Practice, and other courses. He has received numerous honors including the Albany Law School Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Schenectady County Bar Association's President's Award. Mr. Hutter is also Special Counsel to the Albany, New York law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP.

Major topics include:

Negligence actions generally
- basis of liability
- comparative fault; assumption of risk
- proof of negligence
Specific negligence actions
- animal liability
- contractor liability
- emotional distress (bystander)
- legal malpractice
- medical malpractice
- motor vehicle liability
- municipal liability
- premises liability
Other tort related claims
- judiciary law section 487
- anti-SLAPP law
- construction accidents