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Dept. of Labor wants a better consumer
On July 23, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its proposed rules for “Fiduciary Requirements for Disclosure in Participant-Directed Individual Account Plans.” Try saying that three times fast. The long […]
When the weather is a laughing matter
We are at the peak of the vacation season when office stress should be at a minimum and fun times should be at a maximum. With that in mind this […]
Report on ABA House of Delegates 2008 annual meeting
The American Bar Association House of Delegates met in New York City on Aug. 11 and 12 for the 2008 Annual Meeting. The House of Delegates adopted a new mission […]
New and higher surcharges for crimes, traffic charges
When a criminal defendant or motorist is convicted of an offense, a variety of penalties may be imposed. Aside from punishment such as incarceration or probation, there is a burgeoning […]
Reminiscing about J. Coyne O’Brien
“Of this world the loveliest and the best Has smiled and said ‘Good Night’ and gone to rest.” — Hilaire Belloc James Coyne O’Brien, among the very loveliest in his […]
Failure to re-register basis for suspension
The Fourth Department recently issued an order in which a large number of attorneys admitted to practice in the Fourth Department were suspended. Some 143 attorneys saw their licenses to […]
J. Coyne O’Brien, 1916-2008
The Monroe County legal community lost one of its finest Wednesday with the passing of J. Coyne O’Brien. A beloved institution of the legal community, Coyne was still actively contributing […]
Business tax changes for 2008 state returns
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance’s Office of Tax Policy Analysis released a “Summary of Tax Provisions in SFY 2008-09 Tax Provisions” in April. While some of […]
The STAR program: What you should know
The New York State government years ago handed New Yorkers a tax break, yet many have not taken advantage of it. If you are one of those people, now is […]
Internal controls in employee benefit plans
Does your organization maintain a 401(k) or other employee benefit plan≠ Are you responsible for the administration or assets of the plan≠ If so, you are considered a fiduciary under […]
IRS offers special filing for disaster victims
Special filing for disaster victims Following the recently flooding and storms in various parts of the United States, the IRS is providing disaster relief to taxpayers recovering from unusually difficult […]
Looking death in the eye
My wife and I try to stay involved whenever we can to help causes that seem deserving of as much support as we can possibly give. Little did I know […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Appellate counsel: United States v. Samuels
- Fourth Department – Pre-answer motion to dismiss: Villalba v. City of Auburn, et al.
- Court of Appeals – Office of Children and Family Services: Lawyers for Children, et al. v. NYS Office of Children and Family Services, et a.
- Fourth Department – Assault: People v. Talley
- Court of Appeals – Family Court Act: Abdoch v. Abdoch
- Second Circuit – Medicaid: Bellin v. McDonald
- Fourth Department – Family Court: Sprague v. Younes
- Second Circuit – False Claims Act: United States of America v. Amazon.com Inc.
- Fourth Department – Notice of claim: Jarrod W.S. v. Jordan-Elbridge CSD, et al.
- Western District Case Notes
- Second Circuit – Distribution of a controlled substance: United States v. Parasmo
Law News
- Convictions reversed over illegal NY State Police search
- NY judge rejects motion to collect on Iowa court judgment
- Bronx prosecutor misses filing deadline by 12 seconds
- Second-degree murder count reversed, leaving first-degree conviction
- Court of Appeals ends foster care program
- Experts highlight tax and regulatory changes
- NY appeals court reinstates robbery indictment
- Court of Appeals affirms convictions despite tainted transcript
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