Split court affirms gun conviction
In a split decision, the New York State Court of Appeals affirmed a gun conviction.
N.Y. Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction
In a split decision, the New York State Court of Appeals has reversed a gun conviction because of an illegal stop of a bicyclist.
NY board approves cannabis lawsuit settlements, paves way for retail dispensaries
The New York State Cannabis Control Board voted to approve a settlement that would allow more pot dispensaries to open across the state.
NY Court of Appeals reverses murder conviction because of illegal police search
In a split decision, the New York State Court of Appeals has reversed a murder conviction because of an illegal police search.
NY Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction over ineffective counsel
The New York State Court of Appeals has reversed a conviction and granted a new trial because of ineffective assistance of counsel.
Split court affirms gun conviction, finding search and arrest were legal
In a split decision, a state appeals court has affirmed a weapon conviction.
NY appeals court vacates drug conviction over illegal police search
A New York appeals court has reversed a drug conviction and dismissed the charges because of an illegal police search.
Split Court of Appeals strips Police Accountability Board of disciplinary power
New York state’s highest court has upheld a lower court ruling that Rochester’s Police Accountability Board (PAB) has no disciplinary powers.
Manslaughter conviction reversed after appeals court finds insufficient evidence
A New York appeals court has reversed a homicide conviction for insufficient evidence.
Rochester-area family sues over compromised medical records
A Rochester-area family is suing a nurse for improperly accessing their medical records.
Gov. Hochul signs Clean Slate Act, allowing certain criminal records to be sealed
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Clean Slate Act, which allows certain criminal records to be sealed years after an individual completes their sentence.
Class-action lawsuit filed over cyberattack affecting thousands of patients
A lawsuit has been filed against a doctors’ group after thousands of patients had their personal information compromised in a cyberattack.
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Speedy trial: People v. Justice A.
- Fourth Department – Traffic stop: People v. McMillon
- Second Circuit – Fair Labor Standards Act: Abbott v. Comme Des Garcons, Ltd.
- Second Circuit – Plea agreements: Cook v. United States
- Fourth Department: Statute of limitations: Marino v. Weiler
- Fourth Department – Nail and mail service: Rebutting presumption of service L&W Supply Corporation v. Built-Rite Drywall Corp, et al
- Fourth Department – Mental Hygiene Law: Charles L. v. State of New York
- Second Circuit – Medicaid and Medicare certification: U.S. ex rel. Quartararo v. Cath. Health Sys. Of Long Island Inc.
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. King
- Fourth Department – Speedy trial: People v. Jordan
- Fourth Department – Rosario material: People v. Dennard
- Second Circuit – Magnuson-Stevens Act: State of New York v. Raimondo
Law News
- Split court affirms gun conviction
- N.Y. Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction
- NY board approves cannabis lawsuit settlements, paves way for retail dispensaries
- NY Court of Appeals reverses murder conviction because of illegal police search
- NY Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction over ineffective counsel
- Split court affirms gun conviction, finding search and arrest were legal
- NY appeals court vacates drug conviction over illegal police search
- Split Court of Appeals strips Police Accountability Board of disciplinary power