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NY Bar Foundation announces student awards
Six law students at New York law schools have received fellowships and scholarships from The New York Bar Foundation. “The foundation congratulates these students on receiving these awards,” President Cristine […]
NYSBA president: Immigrant children should have counsel
Children facing possible deportation should have legal representation at immigration hearings, New York State Bar Association President Glenn Lau-Kee wrote Tuesday in a letter to members of the state congressional […]
NYSBA announces new committee chairs
New York State Bar Association President Glenn Lau-Kee of Manhattan (Kee & Lau-Kee) has appointed 17 attorneys as chairs and co-chairs of committees within the association. The standing and special […]
MCBA welcomes new president
At the age of 6, out of nowhere, Steven V. Modica boldly announced to his family that he would be a lawyer. To this day, he does not know where […]
Human trafficking CLE planned
A continuing legal education course on “Spotting Human Trafficking in Your Law Practice,” will be presented from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bar Association of Erie County, 438 […]
NYSBA announces new section chairs
Fifteen new section chairs of the New York State Bar Association took office on June 1.
NYSBA announces new committee members
Eleven attorneys have been elected to the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association. The 30-member committee oversees the management and administration of the state bar within policies […]
New state bar president takes the helm
Incoming New York State Bar Association President Glenn Lau-Kee said he intends to carry on many of the priorities started by outgoing President David M. Schraver. Schraver, who is partner […]
New York Bar Foundation awards grants
Sixty-four organizations across New York state have received grants totaling $390,000, The New York Bar Foundation has announced. “The foundation’s grant program assists non-profit organizations with the front-page issues of […]
Schraver passes torch to next bar president
Although he plans to continue efforts to lobby state legislators on the critical need for authorizing 20 new Family Court judges by the end of the month, David M. Schraver’s […]
GRAWA releases judicial ratings
The Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys, also known as GRAWA, has released its judicial evaluations for the 2014 general election. State Supreme Court Justice John M. Owens was rated […]
RBBA rates judicial candidates
The Rochester Black Bar Association has released the rating results of evaluation of three candidates seeking judicial office for Rochester City Court and one candidate seeking the Monroe County Surrogate’s […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Burglary plea: People v. Small
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Fernandez
- Fourth Department – Youthful offender status: People v. Speed
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of De’Lawrence S. III
- Court of Appeals – Missing witness instruction: People v. Khiamdavanh
- Second Circuit – Securities fraud: Huey v. Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
- Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
- Fourth Department – Due process: People v. Pulley
- Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
Law News
- Lawsuit dismissed in Rochester police chase car crash
- NY appeals court reinstates criminal charges
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
- Attorney and law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
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