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Judicial Diversion Program: People v. Caster
New York State Supreme Court, Monroe County Judicial Diversion Program Unindicted Charge People v. Caster 2011-0255 Justice Valentino Background: The defendant was charged with grand larceny for her role in a […]
Property Designations: Coco v. Town of Irondequoit, et al.
Supreme Court, Monroe County Property Designations Procedural and Substantive Due Process Coco v. Town of Irondequoit, et al. 2009/14811 Judge Frazee Background: The plaintiff, on behalf of the estate of […]
Environmental Impact: Preserve Scenic Perinton Alliance Inc. v Porter, et al.
New York State Supreme Court, Monroe County Environmental Impact Article 78 Preserve Scenic Perinton Alliance Inc. v Porter, et al. 2008/13911 Justice Ark Background: The defendant Waste Management of New York […]
Legal Sufficiency: In the Matter of Tyshawn M.
New York State Family Court, Monroe County Legal Sufficiency Jurisdictional Defect In the Matter of Tyshawn M. D-5955-11 Justice Joan S. Kohout, J. Background: The underlying complaint involved a number […]
Intoxication: People v. Schulman
Justice Court of Parma, Monroe County Intoxication Burden of Proof People v. Schulman 11010089 Justice Sciortino Background: The defendant had been charged with driving while intoxicated, refusal of the breathalyzer […]
Article 78: Camardo v. City of Auburn, New York
Supreme Court, Monroe County Article 78 SEQRA Camardo v. City of Auburn, New York 2011-0259 Justice Valentino Background: The petitioner sought a judgment pursuant to CPLR Art. 78 against respondent […]
Order of Protection: People v. Zacher
Supreme Court, Monroe County Order of Protection Modification Post-Sentencing People v. Zacher 2005-0303 Judge Valentino Background: The court sentenced the defendant to two concurrent life sentences without parole for the […]
States pass, consider laws on data wiping
In a rising trend, states across the country are enacting and considering legislation addressing the privacy risks associated with digital office equipment like copiers, hard drives and even smartphones.
Mandamus: Matter of Amico v. Carballada
Supreme Court, Monroe County Mandamus Standing — Injury-in-Fact Matter of Amico v. Carballada Index No. 2011/1155 Judge Barry Background: The petitioners, which include the president of the Rochester Firefighters Association […]
Trusts: In Re Rivas
Featured Local Decision Surrogate’s Court, Monroe County Trusts Trust Corpus — Intent of Settlor In Re Rivas No. 2000 LT 00007/B. Judge Calvaruso Background: Bank of America as Trustee seeks […]
Breach of Contract: Logan-Baldwin v. L.S.M. General Contractors Inc.
New York State Supreme Court, Monroe County Breach of Contract Privity of Contract — Subcontractors Logan-Baldwin v. L.S.M. General Contractors Inc. Judge Fisher No. 2005/09972 Background: This action relates to […]
Guardianship: Matter of the Application of Carole Zornow
New York State Supreme Court, Monroe County Guardianship End-of-Life Health Decisions — Religious Faith Matter of the Application of Carole Zornow Judge Polito Background: In May 2010, the petitioner, Carole […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Notice of claim: Cindy W. v. Waterloo Central School Dist.
- Court of Appeals – Hateful Conduct Law: Volokh, et al. v. James
- Second Circuit – Free Exercise: Miller v. McDonald
- Court of Appeals – Recording police activity: Reyes v. City of New York
- Second Circuit – Tax liens and levies: Besicorp v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
- Fourth Department -Tax assessment: Syracuse University v. City of Syracuse
- 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
Law News
- Greece man accused of stealing from class-action settlement funds
- NY AG investigating Schuyler County death involving DOCCS officer
- Rochester man files suit over ‘warning notice’ from ICE
- 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
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