New York State Court of Appeals – Right to Counsel: People v. Johnson
New York State Court of Appeals – Right to Counsel – Continuing Representation Between Two Unrelated Crimes People v. Johnson No. 218 Judge Smith Background: The defendant, charged […]
New York State Court of Appeals – Town Code: People v. On Sight Mobile Opticians
New York State Court of Appeals – Town Code – Constitutionality – Severability People v. On Sight Mobile Opticians No. 222 Memorandum Background: The defendant was charged with […]
New York State Court of Appeals – Mechanic’s Lien: Rigano v. Vibar Construction
New York State Court of Appeals – Mechanic’s Lien – Misnomer of Property Owner – Amendment Rigano v. Vibar Construction No. 223 Judge Lippman Background: At issue is […]
New York State Court of Appeals – Motion to Vacate Judgment: People v. Jones
New York State Court of Appeals – Motion to Vacate Judgment – Newly Discovered Evidence – Power of Review People v. Jones No. 219 Judge Pigott Background: The defendant […]
New York State Court of Appeals – Search Incident to Arrest: People v. Reid
New York State Court of Appeals – Search Incident to Arrest – Probable Cause People v. Reid No. 205 Judge Smith Background: At issue is whether a search […]
New York State Court of Appeals – Traffic Stops: People v. Argyris; People v. DiSalvo; People v. Johnson
New York State Court of Appeals – Traffic Stops – Anonymous 911 Call – Reasonable Suspicion People v. Argyris; People v. DiSalvo; People v. Johnson Nos: 198, 199, 210 Memorandum […]
Court of Appeals – D.T. v. Rich
New York State Court of Appeals Negligent Supervision Emotional and Behavioral Issues D.T. v. Rich No. 207 Memorandum Background: The Department of Social Services placed the plaintiff, a 13-year-old child, […]
Court of Appeals – People v. Allen
New York State Court of Appeals Indictments – Non-facial Duplicity Trial Evidence – Preservation People v. Allen No. 206 Judge Lippman Background: At issue is whether a duplicity argument based […]
New York State Court of Appeals – Sentencing: New York State Court of Appeals – Sentencing
New York State Court of Appeals – Sentencing – Adjournment – Timeliness of Motion People v. Spears No. 204 Memorandum Background: The defendant was charged with one count of […]
New York State Court of Appeals – Amending Complaint: Kimso Apartments v. Mahesh Gandhi
New York State Court of Appeals – Amending Complaint – Litigation Strategy – Prejudice to Opposing Party Kimso Apartments v. Mahesh Gandhi No. 197 Judge Rivera Background: The defendant-counterclaimant […]
New York State Court of Appeals – Indian Nation’s Corporate Entity: Sue/Perior Concrete & Paving v. Lewiston Golf Course
New York State Court of Appeals – Indian Nation’s Corporate Entity – Sovereign Immunity Sue/Perior Concrete & Paving v. Lewiston Golf Course No. 196 Judge Pigott Background: The defendant […]
New York State Court of Appeals – Insurance Law: Sierra v. 4401 Sunset Park
New York State Court of Appeals – Insurance Law – Notice of Disclaiming Coverage – Multiple Insurers Sierra v. 4401 Sunset Park No. 216 Judge Smith Background: Section 3420 […]
Case Digests
- Western District Case Notes
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Cheung v. Tran
- Second Circuit – Illegal reentry: United States of America v. Manuel Zumba Mejia
- Fourth Department – Civil Rights Law: Charcholla v. Channel 13 News
- Second Circuit – Individualized Education Program: Cruz v. Banks
- Fourth Department – Quid quo pro sexual harassment: Bell v. Long
- Fourth Department – Child abuse: Matter of Mercedes B.
- 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
Law News
- Judge dismisses traffic tickets and criticizes lower court personnel
- UPS claims NY fees and penalties are unconstitutional
- NY Court of Appeals to review judge’s potential ouster
- 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




