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Beyond the Office: Senior counsel by day, director by night
The stage is bare, save for a few chairs and several students learning the craft of acting while preparing for opening night. The students are acting out a scene in […]
Beyond the Office: Three are partners in law and dance
What is relaxing, good for your posture (and overall fitness), something you can take anywhere you go, and an activity in which your adult children may participate as well as […]
Beyond the Office: Blank considered by some an aspiring horseman
“You can learn great things working with horses,” said Christopher Blank, partner at Hiscock & Barclay LLP. “Listen first. Speak in terms that can be understood. Be patient. Discover where […]
Beyond the Office: Retired judge writes book about the Holocaust
In the first months following his retirement from the Monroe County Family Court bench in December 2006, Judge Anthony Sciolino was asked to participate in an interfaith adult education course […]
Beyond the Office: Attorney Lowell loves do-it-yourself projects
“Gutters aren’t that hard to replace,” Jill Lowell said as she talked about her experience with do-it-yourself projects around the house. She has experience pouring a concrete floor, building two […]
Beyond the Office: Crummins plays what he loves, musically
The Charlie Mitchell Group has played at the Brighton Farmers’ Market, South Wedge Farmers’ Market, dozens of private and charity events, and as the warm up music prior to shows […]
Rheinstein to volunteer in Israel, for 4th time
In just a few days, attorney Thomas Rheinstein will be headed to Israel where he will don army fatigues and spend his days on a military base with a couple […]
Beyond the Office: Palmer enjoys handcrafting wooden treasures
Although Devin Palmer was the first in his family to pursue a college education and a law degree — he’s currently a partner with Boylan Code LLP — he retains […]
Beyond the Office: Durkin has a love for gourmet dinners
A Rochester resident since his undergraduate days at the University of Rochester, Tom Durkin enjoys cooking with a number of talented gourmet chefs in the area, and gives particular credit […]
Sciortino: Attorney, judge, local rock star
Rochester attorney and judge Michael Sciortino has played bass guitar with bands such as Axis, Almost Equal, Stifler’s Mom and Everdream. Currently, Sciortino performs with Cherry Bomb, a local five-member […]
The beat goes on for Robert Brenna
Robert L. Brenna, Jr. didn’t just go to law school and practice as his father before him did. He also became a musician, like his father, who played clarinet in […]
Marcia Havens’ horses part of her way of life
Marcia Havens only commutes about 15 feet to work each morning, but that is after a 5:30 a.m. horseback ride and perhaps 90 minutes of chores in the barn. She […]
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