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Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys celebrates 35 Years
The 35th Anniversary Gala of the local women’s bar association was officially “sold out” as several founding members, many past presidents and GRAWA President Jodie Ryan gathered with friends and […]
‘Justice Society’ reception wraps up 2017 Campaign for Justice
For 30 years, Volunteer Legal Services Project Inc. has spearheaded an annual campaign to fund services and programs provided by the Legal Aid Society of Rochester, Legal Assistance of Western […]
Gaddis’ work at VLSP celebrated
In 2002, when Sheila Alees Gaddis interviewed for the vacant executive director position at Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County Inc., she already had a very impressive resume and […]
VLSP introduces Tina Foster as new executive director
A 2000 graduate of Cornell Law School, Tina Monshipour Foster started her legal career in New York City, serving as a law clerk in the U.S. Court of International Trade […]
Pro Bono Spotlight: VLSP reflects on 2017 with gratitude to many
In 2017, this column acknowledged dozens and dozens of volunteer attorneys who took on Volunteer Legal Services Project cases, volunteered at clinics, met with immigrants seeking guidance and researched questions […]
Pro Bono Spotlight: Campaign for Justice is halfway to $270,000 goal
With a Nov. 15 phonathon launch and the early timing of the Law Firm Challenge, the 2017 Campaign for Justice reached the halfway mark to its $270,000 goal just a […]
MCBA holiday brings out record number of judges
The festive mood was contagious at the annual Monroe County Bar Association’s Bench and Bar Holiday gathering on Dec. 7. Held at the Legacy Tower Wintergarden once again, passed hors d’ oeuvres and five or six food stations made for...
Law Firm Challenge reaches new benchmark
The 2017 Campaign for Justice is off to a great start, reaching a new benchmark with the Law Firm Challenge’s effort to engage the community’s younger attorneys. With 20 law […]
Pro Bono Spotlight: CFJ donations improve our own community
Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc. (VLSP), Legal Aid Society of Rochester (LAS) and Legal Assistance of Western New York (LawNY) provide life-changing legal aid to thousands of […]
Ethical parameters to pro bono practice reviewed at CLE
Credit for 1.5 CLE hours in ethics and professionalism was just one of the takeaways from a Nov. 8 presentation on “Pro Bono Ethics: The Risks of Technology.” Julia Green […]
Pro Bono Spotlight: Plan to have fun at the Oct. 19 Art of Lawyering fundraiser
During business hours, most of us practice the art of sitting. How many hours a day do you spend in your office chair? Sedgwick Business Interiors (Anderson Ave.) is contributing […]
Barclay Damon assists with gardens in arts neighborhood
Who takes care of some of the beautifully landscaped gardens at the corner of various city streets? In the Neighborhood of the Arts, gardens by Starry Nites Cafe, all four […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Burglary plea: People v. Small
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Fernandez
- Fourth Department – Youthful offender status: People v. Speed
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of De’Lawrence S. III
- Court of Appeals – Missing witness instruction: People v. Khiamdavanh
- Second Circuit – Securities fraud: Huey v. Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
- Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
- Fourth Department – Due process: People v. Pulley
- Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
Law News
- Lawsuit dismissed in Rochester police chase car crash
- NY appeals court reinstates criminal charges
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
- Attorney and law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
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