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New trial granted in burglary case over jury selection issue
A New York appeals court has ordered a new trial in a burglary case because of a problem with jury selection.
NY court assistant jobs available
The New York state court system is accepting applicants for court assistant positions statewide.
Monroe County sheriff removed from fatal shooting lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter from a lawsuit related to a fatal shooting.
Court of Appeals – Breach of implied covenant of good faith: Municipal enforcement of regulations – General Business Law Singh, et al. v. City of New York, et al.
New York State Court of Appeals Breach of implied covenant of good faith Municipal enforcement of regulations – General Business Law Singh, et al. v. City of New York, et al. No. 22 Judge Cannataro Background: The plaintiffs are entities that purchased yellow cab medallions from the defendant Taxi and Limousine Commission at a 2013 […]
Buffalo murder conviction reversed
A New York appeals court has reversed a murder conviction and dismissed the indictment because the jury verdict was against the weight of the evidence.
Gun conviction reversed
A state appeals court has reversed a weapon conviction and dismissed the charges because of an unlawful police seizure.
New trial ordered in burglary case
New York’s highest court has reversed a conviction and ordered a new trial because a judge failed to properly address the defendant’s request to represent himself.
Court of Appeals addresses SARA question
The New York State Court of Appeals has ruled that a state law that imposes restrictions on where individuals paroled after being convicted of certain crimes can live applies to youthful offenders as well as adults.
Arbitrator awards $1.4M to nursing home patient for negligent care
An arbitrator has awarded damages of $1.4 million to an Oswego County nursing home patient for negligent care.
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.
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Class certification: Arkansas Teachers Retirement System V. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
- Fourth Department – Show-up identification: People v. Waggoner
- Fourth Department – Association: Victory Village Tenants Assoc. v. Evergreen Communities, et al.
- Second Circuit – In personam jurisdiction: Kaplan v. Bank Saderat PLC
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Verdugo v. Fox Building Group
- Fourth Department – Out-of-possession landlord: Truax v. M.D. Meyer’s Properties
- Fourth Department – Discovery: Sylvester v. Sanders
- Fourth Department – Out-of-possession landlord: Smith v. Marshall Farms Group, et al.
- Second Circuit – Supervised release: United States v. Francis
- Fourth Department – Court of Claims: Santiago v. State of New York
- Fourth Department – Peremptory challenge: People v. Santiago
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Scime v. Hale Northeastern
Law News
- NY ethics panel says judges can join NRA
- Harter Secrest & Emery LLP names partner-in-charge of Buffalo office
- Banned professor sues SUNY Fredonia leaders
- Hochul signs law requiring unemployment insurance information from employers
- Appeals court cancels fine against Rochester nursing home
- Deal reached to protect reproductive health care rights at Jefferson County jail
- $1.5M settlement reached in fatal shooting by Canandaigua police officer
- Orleans County lawsuit against Genesee County threatens STAMP development
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