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Recent Articles from Hon. Richard A. Dollinger
A futile impeachment and Custer — a connection?
Impeach a former federal official after he left office? In Washington last month, the House of Representatives just started the process against a president who was about to leave office. […]
Commentary: Rochester’s most famous attorney – the one you never heard of
It’s “award season.” Rochester’s best lawyer – ever?The nominees are: the early lions – the Seldin brothers, Addison Gardiner? The century turners – Rodenbeck, Lewis? The “Mid-Century Names” – Harter, […]
Commentary: FAFSA and divorce: How divorced parents pay for college
College costs continue to climb – skyrocket is probably a more accurate word. Parents facing divorce often scramble to plan for their children’s college careers while resolving other, more immediate […]
Commentary: Equitable distribution and tax credits
A lifeline for lower income families facing divorce in New York While low income families struggle through divorce, judges and attorneys may often overlook an important resource: the federal and […]
Commentary: A practitioner’s 15-step primer on the SUNY cap
March Madness looms and basketball players talk about getting “schooled” on the hardwood of the courts. What better way for the matrimonial bar to be “schooled” for the hard knocks […]
Commentary: Chasing Rochester’s most famous divorcee
There was a time when Rochester, N.Y., was the hometown of two of America’s most famous women. One was Susan B. Anthony. The other was once described by the U.S. […]
Commentary: Withdrawals on the eve of trial – Perils for the attorney
It is a civil trial lawyer’s nightmare. A day certain order is outstanding, less than 10 days away. The witnesses have been identified and prepared. But, the all-important “Mr. Green” […]
Divided COA affirms appointment power
It is an old law school question: If 12 judges review a case and only four of them side with the defendant, who triumphs≠ In the seven-member New York State […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Appellate counsel: United States v. Samuels
- Fourth Department – Pre-answer motion to dismiss: Villalba v. City of Auburn, et al.
- Court of Appeals – Office of Children and Family Services: Lawyers for Children, et al. v. NYS Office of Children and Family Services, et a.
- Fourth Department – Assault: People v. Talley
- Court of Appeals – Family Court Act: Abdoch v. Abdoch
- Second Circuit – Medicaid: Bellin v. McDonald
- Fourth Department – Family Court: Sprague v. Younes
- Second Circuit – False Claims Act: United States of America v. Amazon.com Inc.
- Fourth Department – Notice of claim: Jarrod W.S. v. Jordan-Elbridge CSD, et al.
- Western District Case Notes
- Second Circuit – Distribution of a controlled substance: United States v. Parasmo
Law News
- Convictions reversed over illegal NY State Police search
- NY judge rejects motion to collect on Iowa court judgment
- Bronx prosecutor misses filing deadline by 12 seconds
- Second-degree murder count reversed, leaving first-degree conviction
- Court of Appeals ends foster care program
- Experts highlight tax and regulatory changes
- NY appeals court reinstates robbery indictment
- Court of Appeals affirms convictions despite tainted transcript
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