Recent Articles from Bennett Loudon
Murder conviction affirmed despite trial judge error
A New York appeals court has affirmed a murder conviction despite an error by the trial judge.
NY appeals court upholds conviction in burglary case
A New York appeals court has upheld a conviction in a burglary case and ruled that the defendant did not unequivocally invoke his right to an attorney.
Federal lawsuit reinstated against jail officer over strip search, delayed release
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit in Chemung County where the plaintiff claims his civil rights were violated.
NY appeals court reinstates lawsuit over contract to remove snow
A New York appeals court has reversed a lower court and reinstated a lawsuit over a contract to remove snow.
Fourth Department affirms $400K judgment in contract dispute
A New York appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling that awarded a payment of $439,499.76 in a contract dispute.
Fourth Department affirms decision in NY property dispute
A New York appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling in a property dispute with a minor modification.
Greenlight Networks selects Buffalo-based attorney as general counsel
A Buffalo-based attorney has been appointed general counsel at Greenlight Networks, the high-speed fiber internet service provider.
Rochester man sues Geneseo police, alleging false arrest, assault
A Rochester man is seeking more than $2.1 million from the village of Geneseo in a federal lawsuit claiming false arrest, malicious prosecution, and assault.
NY ethics panel says judges can join NRA
The New York State Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics has issued an opinion that a judge can be a member of the National Rifle Association.
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP names partner-in-charge of Buffalo office
Amy L. Hemenway has been named partner-in-charge of the Buffalo office of Harter Secrest & Emery LLP.
Banned professor sues SUNY Fredonia leaders
A philosophy professor at SUNY Fredonia who was banned after questioning the moral argument against adult-child sex, is suing leaders of the school.
Appeals court cancels fine against Rochester nursing home
A New York appeals court has canceled a fine imposed against a Rochester nursing home by the state Health Department.
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Speedy trial: People v. Justice A.
- Fourth Department – Traffic stop: People v. McMillon
- Second Circuit – Fair Labor Standards Act: Abbott v. Comme Des Garcons, Ltd.
- Second Circuit – Plea agreements: Cook v. United States
- Fourth Department: Statute of limitations: Marino v. Weiler
- Fourth Department – Nail and mail service: Rebutting presumption of service L&W Supply Corporation v. Built-Rite Drywall Corp, et al
- Fourth Department – Mental Hygiene Law: Charles L. v. State of New York
- Second Circuit – Medicaid and Medicare certification: U.S. ex rel. Quartararo v. Cath. Health Sys. Of Long Island Inc.
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. King
- Fourth Department – Speedy trial: People v. Jordan
- Fourth Department – Rosario material: People v. Dennard
- Second Circuit – Magnuson-Stevens Act: State of New York v. Raimondo
Law News
- Split court affirms gun conviction
- N.Y. Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction
- NY board approves cannabis lawsuit settlements, paves way for retail dispensaries
- NY Court of Appeals reverses murder conviction because of illegal police search
- NY Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction over ineffective counsel
- Split court affirms gun conviction, finding search and arrest were legal
- NY appeals court vacates drug conviction over illegal police search
- Split Court of Appeals strips Police Accountability Board of disciplinary power