Cunningham's Counsel Corner

New York AVOID Act ("Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay") represents one of the most significant procedural changes to New York civil practice in recent years. By imposing stricter limitations and heightened scrutiny on third-party practice, the Act is aimed at discouraging defendants from delaying litigation through the late assertion of third-party claims. While procedural in nature, its impact extends well beyond the courtroom.

The AVOID Act fundamentally alters the timing of critical litigation decisions and, in doing so, reshapes the professional ...