Charles Inclima to be recognized for professionalism and community service
Rochester attorney Charles Inclima is the recipient of the Monroe County Bar Association’s Adolph J. Rodenbeck Award for 2021. “I am both humbled and honored to receive it,” said Inclima, […]
Lawrence Kasperek possesses a ‘deep sense of justice’
To Lawrence Kasperek, there’s no more lonely experience than rising in defense of your client in a packed courtroom. But being a criminal defense lawyer is all he’s ever wanted […]
2020 Best Law Firms
U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers released its annual list of Best Law Firms and the following local firms have made the list: Harter Secrest & Emery LLP […]
The Daily Record announces 2016 Attorneys of the Year
The Daily Record has announced its 2016 Attorneys of the Year, recognizing 18 members of western New York’s legal community for their outstanding work. The award has two award categories, […]
LawNY’s Prieto honored for 40 years of public service
Lou Prieto has been affiliated with Legal Assistance of Western New York (and its predecessor organization Monroe County Legal Assistance Corporation) since 1991. But his public service experience dates back […]
St. John Fisher teams score big in regional tax tourney
Two teams of accounting students from St. John Fisher College’s School of Business took the top two spots last month in a Deloitte FanTAXtic Regional Competition in Boston. Deloitte invites […]
Johnstone Supply rewards Rochester recycler
Mercury’s health hazards are well-known, so the heating and air conditioning industry is working hard to replace old mercury-containing thermostats with new, electronic units. Distributors and contractors are being offered […]
ABA diversity commission names award winners
The American Bar Association Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession has selected four recipients for its 2016 Spirit of Excellence Award The awards will be presented during […]
Treasury bureau lauds Rochester firm
Rochester-based Continental Service Group Inc., a provider of accounts receivable management services, was recognized as the top performer by The U.S. Department of the Treasury – Bureau of the Fiscal […]
Magistrates Association holds annual dinner
Judge Donald J. Mark on Saturday received the Monroe County Magistrates Association’s 2015 James E. Morris Award at its annual dinner on Saturday at The City Grill in Rochester. Judge […]
$15,000 to Rochester Prep High School
The KeyBank Foundation recently announced a grant of $15,000 to Rochester Prep High School, which will help the school prepare students for thriving futures. Rochester Prep High School, part of […]
Golisano, Perry to be honored
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will honor Tom Golisano, philanthropist and founder of the Golisano Foundation, and Dr. Mark D. Perry, hospital board member and radiologist, at the medical center’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








