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Powers of Attorney for March 24, 2014
An instrument in writing filed with the Monroe County Clerk’s Office that authorizes a person to perform certain specified acts on behalf of another person. These documents were recorded by the Monroe County Clerk’s Office and sent to The Daily Record for publication. GUINAN, DOROTHY A Appoints: CAIRNS, DONNA M IANNACCONE, CYNTHIA J Appoints: HARRIS, […]
Court Calendars for March 24, 2014
City Court HON. CAROLINE MORRISON 9:30 a.m. Motions 1—Discover Bank v Richard Dechau — Zwicker & Assoc. 2—Friendship Children’s Center Inc v Phirum Salcido — Paul M Aloi. 3—JAYC Fire Equip Co Inc v Rob Sutherby — Paul M Aloi. 4—Capital One Bank USA NA v Michele D Defabio — Cohen & Slamowitz. 9:30 a.m. […]
DBAs Discontinued for March 24, 2014
A business is no longer operating under the name listed. These documents were recorded by the Monroe County Clerk’s Office and sent to The Daily Record for publication. 14450 Principal: 23, MILJOKOVIC MUHAMED 14502 Principal: 23, MARTIN PAULA 14534 Principal: 23, SCHIFFERLI F JOHN 14612 Principal: 23, LISSOW CHARLES 14612 Principal: 23, PENNA RONALD 14612 Principal: 23, […]
Fourth Department — Municipal Liability: Benson v. City of Tonawanda
Appellate Division, Fourth Department Municipal Liability Prior Written Notice — Affirmative Act of Negligence Benson v. City of Tonawanda CA 13-00853 Appealed from Supreme Court, Erie County Background: The plaintiff commenced an action after she sustained injuries when her foot was caught in a gap between two wooden planks on a pedestrian bridge located within […]
Research & Resources: Resources for Women’s History Month
March is quickly approaching and while we are all hoping for an early spring and looking forward to March Madness, it’s also a time set aside to celebrate and recognize the contributions made by women over the course of American history during Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month began as “Women’s History Week” in 1982 […]
eDiscovery Update: Putting the ‘Three ‘A’s of Preservation’ into practice
Earlier this month, I attended LegalTech NY. LegalTech is an annual conference in Manhattan where attendees have the opportunity to hear from the best and brightest in the electronic discovery industry. There were also scores of software and service providers showcasing their latest wares and talents. As usual, the speakers included federal judges, in-house and […]
Pro Bono Spotlight: VLSP paralegals contribute their talents to client success
Team work. Talking with the two paralegals at Volunteer Legal Services Project of Rochester, it is readily evident that they work closely with VLSP attorneys, pro bono volunteer attorneys, and the clients seeking VLSP services. The sense of team work is almost palpable. Dedication to the clients is the second trait that comes through loud […]
RBBA President’s Message: Furthering the mission of diversity, inclusion
It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake. — Frederick Douglass There is a popular phrase in my house, “When we have a problem, we find a solution and we fix it.” Twenty years ago, several […]
Justice Dept. is venue for Obama NSA speech
WASHINGTON — The White House said President Barack Obama will travel to the Justice Department to announce the results of his review of National Security Agency surveillance programs. It was previously announced that Obama would deliver the speech on Friday. Obama has indicated he is open to significant changes to U.S. surveillance programs. He is […]
Fourth Department — Insurance Contract: Lobello v. New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Appellate Division, Fourth Department Insurance Contract Statute of Limitations — Complete Discovery Lobello v. New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company CA 13-00012 Appealed from Supreme Court, Oswego County Background: The plaintiff commenced a declaratory action that the insurance policy at issue provided coverage for the plaintiff’s loss. The defendant moved to dismiss on the ground [...]
Money Management: What’s in store for the stock market in ‘14?
In large part, 2013 will be a year remembered for a steepening of the yield curve and by all-time U.S. stock market highs fueled by record Federal Reserve stimulus. Since the 2008 financial crisis, central banks across the world were forced to provide massive liquidity when the banking system froze, fulfilling their central task to […]
Social Media Law: Garcia interview Part 2: What law students, attorneys should know
Ryan Garcia, Dell’s in-house attorney for social media, explains how understanding social media makes you a better adviser; why a business needs a social media policy for employees; and how to advise clients on the risks of social media. His opinions are his own. The prior installment can be found in the Dec. 10 edition […]
Case Digests
- 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
- Fourth Department – Plea: People v. Davis
- Second Circuit – Revocation of minimum sentence: Bangs v. Walter William Smith, et al.
- Fourth Department – Relation-back doctrine: CHS Inc. v. Land O’Lakes Purina Feed, et al.
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
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