A more thorough explanation:

Definition: New York Case-Law refers to the body of legal decisions made by courts in the state of New York. These decisions interpret and apply state laws, including consumer protection laws, and other relevant common-law frameworks.

Example: In People v. Lipsitz, a case decided by the New York Supreme Court in 1997, a fraudulent business scheme involving spam emails was found to violate New York State consumer protection laws. This case illustrates how New York Case-Law can be used to hold individuals and businesses accountable for violating state laws that protect consumers from deceptive or unfair practices.

Another example: In the case of N.Y. Statewide Coalition of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce v. N.Y. City Dep't of Health and Mental Hygiene, the New York Court of Appeals held that a city regulation requiring chain restaurants to post calorie information on menus was preempted by state law. This case demonstrates how New York Case-Law can also be used to interpret and apply state laws in a way that limits the power of local governments to regulate certain industries.