The New York State Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court ruling that granted a new trial to a man convicted of murder.
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Read More »May 24, 2022 Comments Off on Appeals court denies new trial, reinstates murder conviction
The New York State Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court ruling that granted a new trial to a man convicted of murder.
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Read More »May 24, 2022 Comments Off on Adult sex abuse survivors win 2nd chance to sue in New York
Adult sexual assault survivors who missed legal deadlines to sue their abusers would get a second chance to file lawsuits under a bill from New York's Legislature.
Read More »May 23, 2022 Comments Off on Rochester police sued for alleged false arrest
A Rochester woman has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Rochester police of false arrest and malicious prosecution.
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Read More »May 23, 2022 Comments Off on New York Attorney General announces settlement with debt collectors
The New York attorney general’s office and the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shut down a predatory debt collection operation.
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Read More »May 20, 2022 Comments Off on Phillips Lytle names Marks diversity partner
Attorney Kelly E. Marks has been named diversity partner at Phillips Lytle LLP. In the newly created position, Marks will focus on the development, coordination and implementation of the firm’s strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for the firm and in the broader legal community.
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Read More »May 20, 2022 Comments Off on Peter Pullano’s 3 R’s (reading, writing and arguing) led him to a successful career in law
As managing partner of the Rochester office of Tully Rinckey PLLC since 2014, Peter J. Pullano has been able to continue to handle a caseload focused on criminal defense and appellate work.
Read More »May 19, 2022 Comments Off on Court reverses burglary conviction not proven beyond reasonable doubt
A New York appeals court has reversed a burglary conviction and dismissed the indictment because the case may not have been proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Read More »May 19, 2022 Comments Off on Harter Secrest Emery launches online training platform for employers
Harter, Secrest & Emery LLP has launched an online training platform with on-demand curriculum to assist employers in delivering comprehensive and legally compliant information.
Read More »May 18, 2022 Comments Off on Jury award in car crash case reduced by over $230K
A New York appeals court has reduced an award by more than $230,000 in a lawsuit seeking damages for injuries suffered in a car accident.
Read More »May 17, 2022 Comments Off on 5LINX defendant seeks end to post-release supervision
Two of the three defendants in the 5LINX fraud case have asked for an early end to the post-release supervision portion of their sentence.
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Read More »May 17, 2022 Comments Off on Rochester teen found dead after 13 years; SC sex offender charged
The body of a 17-year-old girl from the Rochester area who disappeared while visiting South Carolina's Myrtle Beach on spring break 13 years ago has been found.
Read More »May 16, 2022 Comments Off on Second Circuit split on revoked parole issue
In a split decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed the ruling of a District Court judge who sent a defendant to prison for 28 months for violating conditions of his supervised release. Two ...
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