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Landmark Society tries keeping it modern
“Confessions of a Preservationist” may include listening to a 3-year-old’s opinion of Midtown Plaza or secretly wanting to live in the Bates Motel. The Landmark Society of Western New York […]
Western New York On The Move
Phillips Lytle LLP announced that Donna Hoelscher Suchan, an attorney with the firm, was presented with the 2008 St. Thomas More Award at the guild’s annual luncheon. The award is […]
NAR≠predicts existing home sales recovery
Modest near-term movement is expected in existing-home sales, with a recovery in sales expected in the second half of the year, according to the latest forecast by the National Association […]
Western New York On The Move
Maplewood Nursing and Rehabilitation hired Brenda Lindsay-Earle as a registered nurse evening supervisor. She is responsible for assisting with orientation and instruction of other nurses, including ongoing evaluation of staff […]
Nonresidential construction jobs lost in June
The nonresidential construction sector lost 5,600 jobs in June, on a seasonally-adjusted basis, according to the July 3 employment report from the U.S. Labor Department. The loss, however, was less […]
Private nonresidential construction hits high
Private nonresidential construction spending hit an all-time high in May, according to the July 1 construction spending report by the U.S. Department of Commerce. On a monthly, seasonally- adjusted basis, […]
Summer home sales rising statewide, nationally
Existing-home sales increased in May due to buyers responding to lower home prices, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Rochester sales also are holding steady, according to local […]
Reverse mortgage myths debunked
As the baby boomer generation ages, more and more will be enter retirement. Those who did not plan properly will find it difficult to afford their monthly bills. This will […]
Local builders in Washington
Representatives from the Empire State chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC) last month attended the group’s annual legislative conference in Washington, D.C., pushing for the repeal of an […]
IRS issues debt cancellation guidance
Primarily in response to the recent credit crunch in the United States, including mortgage foreclosures, the IRS recently issued Publication 4681, “Canceled Debts, Foreclosures, Repossessions and Abandonments.” While the primary […]
Homearama: It’s easy being green
Green building and the spirit of giving were highlighted at Homearama 2008, which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary. The event is set to wrap up this weekend. The collection […]
Rental market summit crowds Rochester City Hall
A full house of local landlords and representatives from a variety of city neighborhood associations gathered at Rochester’s first rental market summit held Tuesday at City Hall. The summit derived […]
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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