Recent Articles from Bennett Loudon
Thomas & Solomon LLP settles mortgage fraud case for $23M
Rochester law firm Thomas & Solomon LLP has settled a whistleblower lawsuit for $23.8 million.
Appeals court dismisses lawsuit against town of Amherst
In a split decision, a New York appeals court has affirmed a decision to grant a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the town of Amherst.
Hearing ordered in murder case after defendant forced to wear stun belt
The New York State Court of Appeals has sent a case back to the lower court for a hearing after a defendant was required to wear a stun belt during his murder trial.
Hochul appoints NY Court of Claims judges
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 11 appointments and four reappointments to the New York State Court of Claims.
Monroe County Water Authority suing companies over ‘forever chemicals’ contamination
The Monroe County Water Authority is suing several companies for releasing contaminants, threatening the safety of drinking water.
NY Court of Appeals orders new hearing for registered sex offender
New York state’s highest court has ordered a new hearing to determine the risk level classification for a registered sex offender.
Monroe County Bar Association installs new officers
The Monroe County Bar Association swore in a new president and board of trustees in an installation ceremony held Wednesday at Ellison Park.
Lawsuit against NY state trooper over collision reinstated
A state appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit against a New York State Police trooper who collided with another car while responding to a call.
Court reinstates malpractice lawsuit filed over surgery error
A New York appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the family of a woman who died after surgeons left a surgical sponge inside of her.
Vaughan Baio & Partners opens western New York office
The Philadelphia law firm of Vaughan Baio & Partners has added a partner who will expand its footprint into western New York by launching a Buffalo office.
Avalon promotes COO to CEO role
Avalon, which offers technology-based services, has promoted its chief operating officer to the position of chief executive officer.
Lippes Mathias LLP combines with Andreozzi Bluestein LLP
The law firm Lippes Mathias LLP has combined with the tax firm Andreozzi Bluestein LLP, based in Clarence, Erie County.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Negligent performance: Rosenthal v. Syracuse University, et al.
- Second Circuit – Visual Artists Rights Act: Kerson v. Vermont Law School Inc.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Former foreclosure referee: Opinion 22-157
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – College honorarium: Opinion 22-156
- Second Circuit – Reasonable accommodation: Tafolla v. Heilig
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Primisch v. Peroxychem LLC
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Judicial candidacy: Opinion 22-155
- Fourth Department – Defamation: Lavine v. Glavin
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Law clerk: Opinion 22-154
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Review of another judge’s actions: Opinion 22-153
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Charitable contributions: Opinion 22-150
- Second Circuit – Class action settlement: Moses v. The New York Times Company
Law News
- Appeals court upholds conviction
- Federal lawsuit reinstated against jail officer over strip search, delayed release
- Hyzon to pay $25M penalty to settle alleged fraud charges by SEC
- NY appeals court reinstates lawsuit over contract to remove snow
- Fourth Department affirms $400K judgment in contract dispute
- Fourth Department affirms decision in NY property dispute
- Greenlight Networks selects Buffalo-based attorney as general counsel
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith