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Bronx prosecutor misses filing deadline by 12 seconds
A Bronx judge dismissed a misdemeanor complaint because the prosecution’s declaration of readiness for trial missed the deadline by seconds.
Second-degree murder count reversed, leaving first-degree conviction
A state appeals court has reversed a second-degree murder conviction, but affirmed a first-degree murder conviction for the killing of a witness for the prosecution.
Court of Appeals ends foster care program
New York state’s highest court has ruled that a foster care program was improperly created by the Office of Children and Family Services.
Experts highlight tax and regulatory changes
In a virtual panel discussion presented by RBJ and The Daily Record, a trio of experts explained tax and regulatory changes likely to affect businesses.
NY appeals court reinstates robbery indictment
A state appeals court has reinstated a robbery indictment for allegedly acting in concert with two other individuals to rob the complainant at gunpoint.
Court of Appeals affirms convictions despite tainted transcript
New York state’s highest court has affirmed all charges in a fatal arson case despite a flawed transcript of the trial.
Phillips Lytle names new Rochester office leader
Phillips Lytle LLP has named Chad W. Flansburg, a partner with the firm, to succeed Jillian M. Dunbar as Rochester office leader.
Court annuls New York State’s wetland regulations for failure to comply with SEQRA
Commentary: A recent New York State trial court decision annulling updated freshwater wetlands regulations has quickly become one of the most closely watched environmental rulings of the year.
Driver who caused fatal MVA sued by victim’s mother
The mother a woman killed in a motor-vehicle accident has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver who caused the crash.
NY Court of Appeals resolves Appellate Division inconsistency
New York state’s highest court has reversed a lower court ruling finding that an attorney for the child (AFC) has the authority to appeal a custody determination when neither parent challenges the determination.
Oneida County attorney disbarred after Trump pardon
An Oneida County attorney, who was convicted of a federal felony crime but pardoned by President Donald J. Trump, has been disbarred.
New trial ordered in child sex abuse case
A state appeals court has ordered a new trial in a child sex abuse case because the judge improperly denied a defense request for an adjournment to prepare for the testimony of a prosecution witness.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Assault: People v. Talley
- Court of Appeals – Family Court Act: Abdoch v. Abdoch
- Second Circuit – Medicaid: Bellin v. McDonald
- Fourth Department – Family Court: Sprague v. Younes
- Second Circuit – False Claims Act: United States of America v. Amazon.com Inc.
- Fourth Department – Notice of claim: Jarrod W.S. v. Jordan-Elbridge CSD, et al.
- Western District Case Notes
- Second Circuit – Distribution of a controlled substance: United States v. Parasmo
- Fourth Department – Default: April I.O. v. Taylor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Murder: People v. McCullough
- Fourth Department – Termination of trust: HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Trustee v. Campbell
Law News
- Bronx prosecutor misses filing deadline by 12 seconds
- Second-degree murder count reversed, leaving first-degree conviction
- Court of Appeals ends foster care program
- Experts highlight tax and regulatory changes
- NY appeals court reinstates robbery indictment
- Court of Appeals affirms convictions despite tainted transcript
- Phillips Lytle names new Rochester office leader
- Court annuls New York State’s wetland regulations for failure to comply with SEQRA
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