This libel action between lawyers is a curious fallout of the "Pothole Law" (Administrative Code of City of New York, § 394a-1.0, subd d) recently enacted by the City of New York (City).
The key issue on this motion by defendant to dismiss the complaint for failing to state a cause of action is whether the publication is protected opinion or libel. As this action shows, opinion differed with respect to the new law....
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