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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
October 6, 2025
Age discrimination lawsuit reinstated against NY school district
A state appeals court has reinstated an age discrimination lawsuit from a former bus driver in Oneida County.
Law
October 3, 2025
NY law now requires social media platforms to submit reports
Social media companies must start reporting their content moderation policies to the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Law
October 2, 2025
NY joins antitrust lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin
New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of states suing Zillow and Redfin over an illegal scheme to stop competing.
Law
October 1, 2025
NY appeals court revives landlord liability assault case
In a split decision, a state appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit against the landlord of an apartment complex where she was sexually assaulted.
Law
October 1, 2025
Fourth Department – State legislation: Genesee County v. New York State
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department State legislation — Municipal challenges Genesee County v. New York State CA 24-01071 Appealed from Supreme Court, Orleans County Background: […]
Law
September 30, 2025
Brian Green sworn in as Monroe County district attorney
Newly appointed Monroe County District Attorney Brian Green, previously an assistant district attorney, has been sworn in.
Law
September 29, 2025
NY appeals court voids conviction over unfulfilled promise
A New York appeals court has reversed robbery and weapon convictions because of an improper plea agreement.
Law
September 23, 2025
East Rochester man files breach of contract lawsuit over guitar collection
An East Rochester man has filed a breach of contract lawsuit claiming he had a deal to buy a guitar collection that was sold to someone else.
Law
September 22, 2025
NY appeals court lets medical malpractice case proceed
A state appeals court has denied a defense motion for summary judgment and has ruled that a medical malpractice lawsuit will proceed.
Law
September 19, 2025
Appeals court reinstates sexual abuse suit vs NY courts
A state appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by a woman who claimed she was sexually abused by a state Supreme Court justice.
Law
September 18, 2025
NY appeals court revives lawsuit over battery injury
A state appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by a man claiming he was burned by a malfunctioning battery.
Law
September 17, 2025
Court dismisses lawsuit over WROTB board makeup
A state appeals court dismissed a lawsuit over the operation of the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (WROTB).
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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