Commercial Litigation Laws in New York.

Governs sales of goods including warranties, remedies, statute of frauds ($500+), and breach. 4-year statute of limitations for UCC sales claims.

Specialized Commercial Division operates in New York, Kings, Queens, Bronx, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Erie, Onondaga, Albany, Monroe, and additional counties. Handles complex commercial cases meeting monetary and subject-matter thresholds (generally $500K+ in NY County; varies by county).

Prohibits deceptive acts or practices (§ 349) and false advertising (§ 350) in consumer-oriented conduct. Private cause of action with actual damages, up to $50 statutory damages (or treble if willful up to $1,000), and attorney fees.

New York state-law antitrust statute. Prohibits restraints of trade and monopolization. Private cause of action with treble damages.

New York's blue-sky securities statute enforced by the Attorney General. Provides broad civil and criminal remedies for securities fraud; no private cause of action under Martin Act itself.

Statutory rate of 9% per annum — mandatory on most contract judgments, discretionary on tort judgments.