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Commentary: Planning for changes to the federal estate and gift tax: Consider a CRUT or SLAT
As the current administration nears its first 100 days in office, legislation and immediate priorities have remained centered on containing the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the economy following the passage […]
Commentary: Acknowledging Black History is American History
This year we celebrate Black History Month locally, regionally and nationally during a worldwide pandemic that has touched, and in some cases devastated, the lives of so many individuals and […]
Commentary: A call for backup
The human services field is a collective of helpers; some have formal licenses; some are peers with lived experience and unmatched empathy; some have what seems like endless patience; and […]
A futile impeachment and Custer — a connection?
Impeach a former federal official after he left office? In Washington last month, the House of Representatives just started the process against a president who was about to leave office. […]
Close calls in criminal law at the Court of Appeals in 2020
New York’s highest court stands on the precipice of major change entering 2021. Two new judges will join the court this year and they may have a significant impact on […]
Reflections on leaving the bench
After eight years as Victor Town Justice, I’ve retired from that position after deciding back in March that I would not run again for another term that would have begun […]
Commentary: The importance of mediation as part of the litigation process
As we begin 2021, our profession continues to work hard and do our best to resolve the legal issues and problems for our clients during “interesting” times. The understandable delays […]
Commentary: New York State Power of Attorney changes coming June 15
On Dec. 15, a new law was enacted which completely overhauled the existing New York Power of Attorney statute that has been in place since 2009. As most of our […]
Ask the Attorney: Courts in the day of COVID — What it means for Litigants
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped just about every aspect of our daily lives, so it is no surprise that court operations have changed as well. Slowly the courts were reopening, […]
10 tips for employers considering a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee has recommended that the FDA approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in the United States under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). […]
Commentary: How to divide marital shares when financing buy-out of marital home
4% v. 8%. It’s an old battle among matrimonial attorneys but a perennially renewed fight nonetheless every time a martial residence is part of a divorce. When a spouse refinances […]
What COVID-19 has taught us about protecting against the next crisis
We all know more seven months into this pandemic than we did at the outset, including businesses seeking legal redress for business disruption, breach of contract, insurance protection and business […]
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