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Pro Bono Spotlight: Celebrating McKnight winners over the years
Usually we see the names of the current year’s award recipients, but the annual contributions of dozens of attorneys working pro bono cases demonstrates a sincere dedication to willingly represent indigent clients to ensure justice for all. In the past 15 years, Volunteer Legal Services Project has singled out a number of individuals to receive […]
On the Town: GRAWA board elected for 2014-2015
GRAWA President Melanie Wolk opened the annual meeting of the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys with a recap of the year’s accomplishments, calling on members of the audience to share their “favorite” GRAWA event this past year. The American Heart Association fundraiser held at Veritas Wine Bar was a favorite of some; others mentioned […]
Beyond the Office: Butcher makes a difference around the world
Steve Butcher Sr., a long-time local real estate attorney, is not the guy he used to be. He suggests that some people reading this article may be surprised at how much he’s changed as he explains his mission work in both Brazil and Africa that has taken him south of the equator 12 times now. […]
Pro Bono Spotlight: Campaign for Justice comes to close, total pledges in
As the 2013 Campaign for Justice comes to a close, $254,467 is in the bank, and another $13,271 in pledges-to-collect will push this year’s total to $267,738. The annual fundraiser provides financial support to three service providers: Volunteer Legal Services Project of Rochester, Monroe County Legal Assistance Center, a division of LawNY, and the Legal […]
On the Town: GRAWA discusses Sandberg’s ‘Lean In’
Members of the Family and Careers Committee of the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys joined GRAWA Book Club members for their March 11 meeting, where they discussed Sheryl Sandberg’s book: “Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead.” Not everyone in the group agreed with everything Sandberg said, but nearly everyone felt they […]
Beyond the Office: Levitsky logs a lot of miles in training
Steve Levitsky, partner at Handelman, Witkowicz & Levitsky, LLP, trained on his own for his first five marathons. Then he trained with the Fleet Feet Sports Distance Training Program in 2007, hoping to improve his performance. “Joining changed my life,” Levitsky reflected. “My marathon time improved by more than 30 minutes. It also expanded my […]
Pro Bono Spotlight: ACC chapter members discuss legal service needs
Local members of the Central & Western New York Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel demonstrate a tremendous commitment to making justice accessible to all, even though their day-to-day careers may be focused on corporate operations and business profits. Their actions and words confirm their understanding of the overwhelming need for legal representation for […]
Beyond the Office: Hourihan helps serve the needy in Haiti
Edward P. Hourihan Jr. is preparing for his eighth volunteer trip to Haiti this May, while his father, Ed Hourihan Sr., has recently returned from one of his nearly two dozen trips to Haiti as a volunteer for the Haitian Health Foundation. Hourihan Sr. is on the HHF board and is close friends with Dr. […]
On the Town: Mayor Warren honored by RBBA, GRAWA
“What you see is what you get,” Fatimat Reid said as she introduced Mayor Lovely A. Warren to a full house of attorneys and guests on Feb. 13 as the Rochester Black Bar Association co-hosted a reception for the new mayor along with the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys. Most of the evening included […]
On the Town: Local ACC chapter holds CLE, reception
Fred Krebs, senior advisor at the Association of Corporate Counsel and former ACC president from 1991-2011, led an interactive ethics CLE for members of the Central & Western New York chapter of the ACC. The continuing legal education program focused on whistleblowers, corporate internal investigations and “creative” financials. Short role-playing scenes were used to prompt […]
On the Town: GRAWA supports AHA ‘Go Red’ event
Wine and chocolate pairings provided a good excuse for members of the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys to get together on Feb. 7 in support of the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” day. Held at Veritas on Alexander Street, the wine bar was closed to the public for the 5:30-7:30 event. Alexis […]
McCall reflects on a full career as a recruiter
A British accent tends to stand out a bit in Rochester’s legal community, and Jennifer McCall believes that factored into her success as a professional recruiter. “The accent helps people remember you,” she shared when talking about her career, community involvement and personal life. “And I was destined to a career of talking. In preschool, […]
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
- 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
- Manslaughter conviction reversed after appeals court finds insufficient evidence
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