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Court of Appeals – Probation: People v. Brazeal; People v. Lora
New York State Court of Appeals Probation — Consent-to-search provision — No record of weapons possession People v. Brazeal; People v. Lora No. 45-46 Judge Halligan Background: In both cases, […]
Court of Appeals – Public works projects: Walton, et al. v. Comfort Systems USA (Syracuse) Inc.
New York State Court of Appeals Public works projects — Prevailing wage — Statute of limitations Walton, et al. v. Comfort Systems USA (Syracuse) Inc. No. 53 Judge Singas Background: […]
Court of Appeals – Best evidence rule: People v. Coggins
New York State Court of Appeals Best evidence rule — Exceptions — Lost surveillance footage People v. Coggins No. 57 Memorandum Background: The defendant appealed from the inclusion of testimony […]
Court of Appeals – Hateful Conduct Law: Volokh, et al. v. James
New York State Court of Appeals Hateful Conduct Law — Compliance and reporting Volokh, et al. v. James No. 58 Judge Cannataro Background: The plaintiffs obtained a stay of the […]
Court of Appeals – Recording police activity: Reyes v. City of New York
New York State Court of Appeals Recording police activity — Publicly accessible lobby Reyes v. City of New York No. 59 Judge Rivera Background: The plaintiff is a self-described independent […]
Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Fernandez
New York State Court of Appeals Ineffective assistance of counsel — History of drug abuse — Miranda warnings People v. Fernandez No. 61 Judge Troutman Background: The defendant argues that […]
Court of Appeals – Missing witness instruction: People v. Khiamdavanh
New York State Court of Appeals Missing witness instruction — Cumulative testimony People v. Khiamdavanh No. 56 Memorandum Background: The defendant was convicted of attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession […]
Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
New York State Court of Appeals Substitution of counsel — Waiver and appeal People v. Kelley No. 60 Memorandum Background: The defendant argued that the trial court erred by failing […]
Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
New York State Court of Appeals Equitable estoppel — Government action Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC No. 63 Judge Halligan Background: The parties entered into a […]
Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Guerra
New York State Court of Appeals Ineffective assistance of counsel — Stipulation — Mens rea People v. Guerra No. 62 Judge Halligan Background: Prior to the defendant’s trial on 68 […]
Court of Appeals – Mandated judicial retirement: Miller, et al. v. State of New York, et al.
New York State Court of Appeals Mandated judicial retirement — Equal Rights Amendment Miller, et al. v. State of New York, et al. No. 64 Per Curiam Background: The petitioners […]
Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
New York State Court of Appeals Implied covenant of good faith — Assignment of loan — Discretion 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al. […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Anti-Injunction Act: Mutual Fund Opt-Out Plaintiffs v. Calamari
- Fourth Department – Premises liability: Polisoto v. St. Gregory The Great Roman Catholic Church
- Fourth Department – Highway design: Montes v. City of Rochester, et al.
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Brenda L. M. v. James R. K.
- Fourth Department – Noncustodial parent visitation: Jones v. Serna
- Second Circuit – Securities Exchange Act: 20230930-DK-Butterfly-1 Inc. v. HBC Invs. LLC
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Liebetreu v. Sennett
- Second Circuit – Supervised release: United States v. Salvador
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of Alejandro G.-P and Neymar G.-P
- Fourth Department – Deaf juror: People v. Fleming
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Feldt
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