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Foster care case allowed as class action
In a recent decision, the New York State Court of Appeals said developmentally disabled children in foster care may proceed as a class in their suit against the New York City Administration for Children’s Services ...
Community crucial part of halting violence
Nazareth College’s “Stop the Violence” conference held last month and June’s seventh TIPS — Trust, Information, Programs and Services — were attended by a bevy of public safety officers, government and court officials, and members of academia.
Attorneys emeritus filling the gaps
Gary Van Graafeiland is living the best of two worlds. Graafeiland is enjoying his retirement and participating in the pro bono work he never had the chance to do as a corporate lawyer at Eastman Kodak.
Indigent Legal Services office christened
The state earlier this month created the Office of Indigent Legal Services, largely in response to a May ruling from the New York State Court of Appeals in Hurrell-Harring et al. v. State of New York.
Empire Justice: Lending cut in low-income areas
A report released Wednesday by the Empire Justice Center shows prime mortgage lending decreased between 2006 and 2008, and documents that low-income and minority neighborhoods were hardest hit by the slowdown.
Supreme Court leans toward arbitration
Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court seem ready to fight over mandatory arbitration, but two local attorneys say the area involved — employers and manufacturers who try to ban class-action litigation through contracts — is rarely disputed locally.
Jury diversity bill now law
The Jury Pool Fair Representation Act was included among a package of 18 bills signed by Gov. David A. Paterson earlier this month. The legislation “will help provide us with the information ...
Family law firm loses founding member
Richard J. Elliott, longtime Rochester attorney and former Irondequoit town judge, died Saturday after a lengthy illness. He was 77. Richard Calabrese, Elliott’s law partner at Elliott, Stern & Calabrese LLP, on Monday ...
T.I.P.S. group to hold seventh event
A contingent of state and local police authorities, members of the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, firefighters, community activists and volunteers — black and white, men and women, uniformed and in mufti ...
New York DNA debate continues
The New York Civil Liberties Union is calling for more legislative investigation of a proposed DNA databank bill and asking for extra assurance in DNA lab testing. But Sean M. Byrne, acting commissioner ...
Survey: Many judges think mandatory minimums lengthy
A survey released June 9 from the U.S. Sentencing Commission shows that a majority of federal judges think mandatory minimum sentencing produces prison terms that are too lengthy.
Couple awarded damages for mold in basement
A Pittsford couple fought a pitched and protracted battle against the mold in their home, and almost lost. Dr. Neil and Patti Goldstein did, however, win a lawsuit against their builder because infested floor joists ...
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Certificate of compliance: People v. Jones
- Fourth Department – Attorney for the child: Lockhart v. Monica
- Fourth Department – Disclosure: Kelly v. Snap-On Inc., et al.
- Fourth Department – Assumption of risk: State of New York
- Fourth Department – Presentence report: People v. Johnson
- Second Circuit – Appellate jurisdiction: United States v. Robinson
- Fourth Department – Right to represent oneself: People v. Howard
- Fourth Department – Res judicata: Happy Lake House LLC v. Cross, et al.
- Second Circuit – Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act: United States v. Liounis
- Fourth Department – Sandoval ruling: People v. Grefer
- Fourth Department – Murder: People v. Gray
Law News
- Split NY Court of Appeals affirms assault conviction
- NY Court of Appeals reverses manslaughter conviction
- NY Court of Appeals affirms attempted murder conviction
- Barclay Damon expands offices in Boston and New Haven
- Court of Appeals orders new trial in child porn case
- NY appeals court reverses burglary conviction over plea issue
- Side effect of NY auto insurance reform: costly lawsuits to prove damages
- NY appeals court reduces sentence for man who fired at deputies
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