A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that found the BMW automobile company liable for a 2015 fire at an Irondequoit home that started in one of its cars.
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Read More »May 2, 2023 Comments Off on Second Circuit affirms verdict in BMW lawsuit
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that found the BMW automobile company liable for a 2015 fire at an Irondequoit home that started in one of its cars.
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Read More »May 1, 2023 Comments Off on Weapons convictions overturned
A state appeals court has dismissed several charges in a kidnapping and weapon case.
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Read More »April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Jill Paperno receives MCBA’s Rodenbeck Award
Jill Paperno, senior civil rights litigator at the Empire Justice Center and former first assistant Monroe County Public Defender, is this year’s recipient of the Adolph J. Rodenbeck Award. “I am so incredibly honored and grateful for this award. I ...
Read More »April 28, 2023 Comments Off on MCBA’s Pauley Award honors Nicole Black’s teaching efforts
Nicole Black, an attorney, author, and educator, is this year’s recipient of the Monroe County Bar Association’s Raymond J. Pauley Award. “I’m truly honored to receive The Raymond J. Pauley Award and appreciate the opportunity to be recognized by my ...
Read More »April 28, 2023 Comments Off on JustCause executive director’s ideals recognized with MCBA’s Crimi Award
Tina Monshipour Foster, executive director of JustCause, is this year’s recipient of the Charles F. Crimi Memorial Award.
Read More »April 27, 2023 Comments Off on LawNY names new executive director
Lori O’Brien, deputy director of Legal Assistance of Western New York (LawNY) is the new executive director of the organization.
Read More »April 26, 2023 Comments Off on Ex-police investigator sues Rochester, alleging retaliation for reporting misconduct
A former Rochester Police Department investigator is suing the city for allegedly retaliating against him for reporting police misconduct and cooperating with investigations.
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Read More »April 25, 2023 Comments Off on False advertising lawsuit against gum maker dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against a chewing gum maker accused of false advertising.
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Read More »April 24, 2023 Comments Off on Democrat and Chronicle accused of race discrimination
Former sports editor Steven Bradley claims he was racially discriminated against when he was terminated from his job at the Democrat and Chronicle.
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Read More »April 21, 2023 Comments Off on Sex offense conviction dismissed over defective charging document
New York’s highest court has affirmed a decision to dismiss charges because of a defective superior court information.
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Read More »April 20, 2023 Comments Off on Split Court of Appeals affirms rape, sex abuse convictions
In a split decision, the New York State Court of Appeals has affirmed rape and sex abuse convictions, rejecting the defendant’s appeal based on what he claimed was “new evidence.”
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Read More »April 19, 2023 Comments Off on Murder, robbery convictions upheld despite illegally seized evidence
A New York appeals court has affirmed murder and robbery convictions even though some of the physical evidence in the case was illegally seized.
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