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Bennett Loudon covers the legal community, legal issues and important court decisions. Before joining the Rochester Business Journal and The Daily Record, he spent 28 years at the Democrat and Chronicle, where he covered a variety of beats over the years.
He can be reached at [email protected] or by calling (585) 232-2035.
Recent Articles from Bennett Loudon
Law
April 14, 2026
Keurig K-Pods targeted in class-action lawsuit
A lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed against the company that makes Keurig coffee machines and K-Pods, claiming it misleads consumers by marketing the pods as recyclable.
Law
April 13, 2026
Appeals court remits drug case for ruling on Batson challenge
A state appeals court has sent a controlled substance case back to the lower court for a ruling on a jury selection issue.
Law
April 10, 2026
New trial ordered in NY case with anonymous jury
A state appeals court has ordered a new trial in an impaired driving case because the judge empaneled an anonymous jury without explanation.
Law
April 9, 2026
Breach of warranty complaint dismissed over statute of limitations
A New York appeals court has reversed a lower court and dismissed a breach of warranty complaint because the statute of limitations expired.
Law
April 8, 2026
Lacy Katzen LLP in Rochester names new managing partner
Jennifer Chadwick has been elected managing partner of Lacy Katzen LLP, succeeding Peter T. Rodgers after 30 years of leadership in Rochester.
Law
April 8, 2026
NY appeals court reinstates malpractice lawsuit
A New York appeals court has reinstated a medical malpractice lawsuit against one doctor, while dismissing the other defendants.
Law
April 7, 2026
Split appeals court reverses ruling on attorney fees
In a split decision, a state appeals court has reversed an order for the plaintiff to pay the defendant’s attorney’s fees in a defamation case that was dismissed in favor of the defendant.
Law
April 6, 2026
NY appeals court reverses manslaughter conviction
A state appeals court has reversed a homicide conviction because the guilty plea was flawed.
Law
April 3, 2026
Attempted murder conviction reversed over lack of evidence
A New York appeals court has reversed multiple convictions, including attempted murder, because of a lack of evidence.
Law
April 2, 2026
NY appeals court reverses sexual assault convictions over age evidence
A state appeals court has dismissed two sexual assault convictions because the prosecutor failed to present evidence that the defendant was at least 18 years old.
Law
April 2, 2026
Judicial watchdog agency recommends removing judge
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has determined that a town justice in Chenango County should be removed from office.
Law
April 1, 2026
USCIS policy changes impact New York’s employers and immigrant services
Uscis policy changes are causing delays and enforcement challenges for new york employers and immigrant service providers like Catholic Charities.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Reformation of lease: Laun v. Stewart
- Fourth Department – Medical malpractice: Hutchins v. Mestad
- Fourth Department – Peremptory challenges: People v. Jones
- Fourth Department – Assault and imprisonment: People v. Heffernan
- Second Circuit – Miranda: United States v. Pence
- Fourth Department – Relation-back doctrine: Hagerty v. Klein
- Fourth Department – CPL 440 motion: People v. Dennis
- Second Circuit – Seizure of property: Campbell v. Broome County
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Fogel v. Kaleida Health
- Western District Case Notes
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Cheung v. Tran
Law News
- Clients reimbursed $7.6M for lawyers’ wrongdoing in NY
- NY Court of Appeals reverses convictions on speedy trial grounds
- NY Court of appeals reverses arson conviction over illegal arrest
- NY judicial watchdog recommends removing judge
- Judge dismisses traffic tickets and criticizes lower court personnel
- Ithaca woman gets prison time for fatal crash that killed Millport man
- UPS claims NY fees and penalties are unconstitutional
- NY Court of Appeals to review judge’s potential ouster
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