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Beyond the Office: Butcher makes a difference around the world
Steve Butcher Sr., a long-time local real estate attorney, is not the guy he used to be. He suggests that some people reading this article may be surprised at how […]
Beyond the Office: Levitsky logs a lot of miles in training
Steve Levitsky, partner at Handelman, Witkowicz & Levitsky, LLP, trained on his own for his first five marathons. Then he trained with the Fleet Feet Sports Distance Training Program in […]
Beyond the Office: Hourihan helps serve the needy in Haiti
Edward P. Hourihan Jr. is preparing for his eighth volunteer trip to Haiti this May, while his father, Ed Hourihan Sr., has recently returned from one of his nearly two […]
Beyond the Office: Murray shares her recipe for charitable giving
Around 2009-2010, Jessica Murray decided to combine her passion for cooking with her charitable interests and offer dinner parties as an auction item for various organizations she supported. Since then, […]
Beyond the Office: Martinez cooks up the perfect paella
Raul Martinez has a lot of interests aside from the civil litigation he does for Faraci Lange LLP. Many in his business and social circles are aware of his talent […]
Beyond the Office: Belanger keeps eye out for fishing on the fly
Matt Belanger, partner at Faraci Lange LLP, keeps his fly fishing gear in the car, waders and all. “It’s a way to ensure I can fit in an hour or […]
Beyond the Office: Attorney Blish wins best screenplay award
The New Hope Film Festival honored Nelson Adrian Blish on July 21 at a ceremony in the suburban Philadelphia town. With more than 300 submissions, Blish’s screenplay adaptation of his […]
Beyond the Office: Brown finds interest in science and music
K8NLV. A few of you may recognize those numbers as a ham radio operator call sign. But whose call sign? That would be Rob Brown, founding partner of Schatz Brown […]
Beyond the Office: Photography a passion for Lawrence
When he was the photographic editor of his high school yearbook, C. Bruce Lawrence also had the use of a home darkroom, built by his father who also used it […]
Beyond the Office: Soong likes to go outside his comfort zone
Patent attorney Zosan “Sam” Soong understands how one can fall in love with an inanimate object. That’s how he feels about his Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS, although this is only […]
Beyond the Office: ADA Kvam bikes to find balance in life
To counterbalance work stress and maintain his health, Monroe County Assistant District Attorney Christopher Kvam maintains a fitness regimen focused on cycling. Growing up near Saratoga, Kvam played soccer, swam […]
Beyond the Office: A duality of passions for artist, lawyer
Most of us would consider a road-flattened car muffler or the core of a discarded hot water tank junk. However John Wilson, senior counsel at Boylan Code LLP, and his […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Long-arm jurisdiction: Northwell Health Inc. v. Group Hospitalization and Medical Services Inc.
- Fourth Department – Motor vehicle accident: Thurston v. Howard
- Western District Case Notes
- Fourth Department – Disclosure: People v. Smith
- Second Circuit – Petition for bail: Fulton v. Mullin
- Fourth Department – Breach of lease agreement: Three Buds, LLC v. NCTBP Calabrese LLC
- Second Circuit – Expert testimony: Rutledge v. Walgreen Co.; Phippen v. Walgreen Co.
- Second Circuit – Congestion pricing: County of Rockland v. Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Auth.
- Fourth Department – Apartment search: People v. Shaw
- Fourth Department – Vicarious liability: Sarah R. v. Crouse Health Hospital
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. Schindler
Law News
- New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
- Police investigate alleged misappropriation of Walworth Fire Department funds
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case
- NY appeals court reinstates slip-and-fall lawsuit
- Charter Communications must pay penalty for retaliation against employee
- Webster resident named to lead national court reporter group
- NY appeals court affirms rape conviction, rejects speedy trial claim