Court of Appeals – Sixth Amendment: People v. Johnson
New York State Court of Appeals Sixth Amendment Telephone Recordings Made in a Detention Center People v. Johnson No. 37 Judge Rivera Background: The defendant challenges the use of excerpts […]
Court of Appeals – Plea: People v. Williams
New York State Court of Appeals Plea Illegal Sentence – Preservation People v. Williams No. 36 Judge Abdus-Salaam Background: At issue is whether the defendant, prior to the final imposition […]
Court of Appeals – Landlord Liability: Yaniveth R., et al. v. LTD Realty Co., et al.
New York State Court of Appeals Landlord Liability Lead-based Paint – Residence Yaniveth R., et al. v. LTD Realty Co., et al. No. 35 Judge Pigott Background: At issue is […]
Court of Appeals – Agency Jurisdiction: NYC C.L.A.S.H, Inc. v. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, et al.
New York State Court of Appeals Agency Jurisdiction Smoking Ban – Public Places NYC C.L.A.S.H, Inc. v. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, et al. No. […]
Court of Appeals – Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: Chanko, et al. v. American Broadcasting Companies, et al.
New York State Court of Appeals Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Physician-Patient Privilege – Filming in Emergency Room Chanko, et al. v. American Broadcasting Companies, et al. No. 44 Judge […]
Court of Appeals – SEQRA: Ranco Sand and Stone Corp v. Vecchio, et al.
New York State Court of Appeals SEQRA – Positive Declaration Justiciability – Finality of Determination Ranco Sand and Stone Corp v. Vecchio, et al. No. 43 Judge Rivera Background: At […]
Court of Appeals – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: People v. Gray
New York State Court of Appeals Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Reopening Suppression Hearing on New Developments People v. Gray No. 32 Judge Abdus-Salaam Background: At a suppression hearing preceding the […]
Court of Appeals – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: People v. Bilal
New York State Court of Appeals Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Suppression Hearing People v. Bilal No. 31 Memorandum Background: The defendant was indicted on a charge of criminal possession of […]
Court of Appeals – Testamentary Releases: Aoki et al v. Aoki et al
New York State Court of Appeals Testamentary Releases Fraudulent Inducement Aoki et al v. Aoki et al No. 28 Judge Pigott Background: At issue is a challenge to the validity […]
Court of Appeals – Insurance Law: Government Employees Insurance Co., et al. v. Avanguard Medical Group
New York State Court of Appeals Insurance Law No-Fault – Facility Fees Government Employees Insurance Co., et al. v. Avanguard Medical Group No. 27 Judge Rivera Background: The defendant claims […]
Court of Appeals – Witness Testimony: People v. Berry
New York State Court of Appeals Witness Testimony Invocation of Fifth Amendment People v. Berry No. 26 Judge Pigott Background: The defendant appealed from his conviction of murder and attempted […]
Court of Appeals – Confrontation Clause: People v. Johnson
New York State Court of Appeals Confrontation Clause Joint Trial – Codefendant’s Out-of-Court Statement People v. Johnson No. 25 Judge Rivera Background: The defendant appealed from his conviction, following a […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Insurance: Arruda v. NY Central Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
- Fourth Department – Plea: People v. Williams
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Ankrom v. Williamson Flying Club Inc.
- Second Circuit – Money laundering: United States v. Goklu
- Fourth Department – Surrogate Court: Matter of Enrique Vasquez Juarez
- Fourth Department – Grand jury: People v. Vandoren
- Fourth Department – Probate will: Matter of Sydney Rae Watt
- Fourth Department – SEQRA: Seneca Meadows Inc. v. Town of Seneca Falls
- Second Circuit – Bankruptcy: In re: Kwok
- Fourth Department – Police Accountability Board: Rochester Police Locust Club Inc. v. City of Rochester
- Fourth Department – Suppression: People v. Robinson
Law News
- Digital mining operation sued by North Tonawanda neighbors
- Employment credit checks set to be illegal in NY
- Keurig K-Pods targeted in class-action lawsuit
- Appeals court remits drug case for ruling on Batson challenge
- Manhattan district attorney investigates sexual assault claims against Swalwell
- New trial ordered in NY case with anonymous jury
- Teen awaiting trial in hatchet attack now faces child porn charges
- Breach of warranty complaint dismissed over statute of limitations




