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Forsyth: Florida’s death penalty flawed
The death penalty is in the news again, at least for those who reside in Florida. On Jan. 12, 2016, the Supreme Court struck down the state’s death penalty statute […]
The many beliefs of Donald Trump
Many pundits are saying this was a horrible week for Republican frontrunner Donald Trump. I have to disagree. They say the fact that Trump literally took five completely different positions […]
Is soaring violence the cost of freedom and liberty?
Laquan McDonald, a black teenager with a knife, was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer in 2014. This has become a familiar story in Chicago and across the […]
Commentary: On the Wisconsin primary
Democratic presidential contender Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont delivered a rousing campaign address at Carthage College in Kenosha on March 30, underscoring both his radical reform message, and the importance […]
Medical Matters: State mandates electronic prescriptions
Paper prescription pads are now a thing of the past in New York State – at least in theory. New York State as of March 27 began requiring physicians, pharmacists, […]
Separation Anxiety: A full accounting as a marriage ends
By Heather Cobun Dealing with tax issues during a separation and divorce can be stressful and emotional, but addressing them early and logically can benefit both spouses and the […]
Technology Tricks: Keep track of child-related costs without talking to your ex? There’s an app for that
By Lauren Kirkwood The cost of raising children includes many expenses beyond the day-to-day, from summer camp tuition to medical bills to algebra tutors. But between divorcing parents, disputes […]
Commentary: Shooting oneself in the foot
By Mark L. Hopkins The expression in the title is familiar to all. It is used when one does something inadvertently detrimental to oneself. Most of us have been guilty […]
Out of the Office: How to plan for a vacation
By Jeremy D. Rachlin As a reader of the Generation J.D. blog, I have read many posts which offer wisdom (or unsolicited advice) to young lawyers as to how to […]
Commentary: Be not afraid
By Rick Holmes If you watch enough TV, you can’t help but be afraid. You see the demolished airport lobby, the smoke-filled subway tunnel, the people covered in blood and […]
News Analysis: State bills to allow fantasy sports could hurt smaller firms
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Smaller companies in the exploding fantasy sports industry say they could be shut out of doing business in some states by legislation that is actually intended to […]
Trump shares responsibility for violence at rallies
We aren’t naive enough to believe or suggest protests at rallies for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump this year are entirely spontaneous acts. To the contrary, protest spontaneity is, we […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Long-arm jurisdiction: Northwell Health Inc. v. Group Hospitalization and Medical Services Inc.
- Fourth Department – Motor vehicle accident: Thurston v. Howard
- Western District Case Notes
- Fourth Department – Disclosure: People v. Smith
- Second Circuit – Petition for bail: Fulton v. Mullin
- Fourth Department – Breach of lease agreement: Three Buds, LLC v. NCTBP Calabrese LLC
- Second Circuit – Expert testimony: Rutledge v. Walgreen Co.; Phippen v. Walgreen Co.
- Second Circuit – Congestion pricing: County of Rockland v. Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Auth.
- Fourth Department – Apartment search: People v. Shaw
- Fourth Department – Vicarious liability: Sarah R. v. Crouse Health Hospital
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. Schindler
Law News
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case
- NY appeals court reinstates slip-and-fall lawsuit
- Charter Communications must pay penalty for retaliation against employee
- Webster resident named to lead national court reporter group
- NY appeals court affirms rape conviction, rejects speedy trial claim
- Telesca Center for Justice gets $90,000 in state funding
- Trevett Cristo P.C. celebrates 100th anniversary