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Careful planning can help create an enjoyable retirement
The key to a successful retirement consists of two components: does one have enough money to sleep at night; and does one have a reason to get up in the morning.
Substantial child care subsidies included in Build Back Better Act
Working families will be eligible for significant savings on child care costs should Congress pass the current version of the Build Back Better Act. The bill — already passed by […]
Unpaid rent a major problem that needs more solutions
As the COVID-19 pandemic grew worse last year and employers were forced to reduce their workforce, impacted workers found it difficult to pay rent. To ensure no one would lose […]
3 takeaways from Fed’s move to leave rates but hint at hike
WASHINGTON — With six days before Americans choose a new president, the Federal Reserve sent a dual message Wednesday: It isn’t yet time to raise interest rates. But it’s getting […]
Cuomo signs changes to alcoholic beverage law
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in Rochester Wednesday to sign legislation to modernize the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law and help announce a major expansion of Genesee Brewery. The changes to […]
Job growth lagging upstate, report finds
A new report by the New York State Comptroller’s Office shows job growth has been lagging in upstate New York since the end of the recession, although the Finger Lakes […]
Gov. Cuomo’s Start-Up jobs figures don’t add up
ALBANY — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signature economic development program may have created fewer jobs than the state says. The Democratic governor’s administration released a report on Start-UP NY […]
Manufacturing in New York grew in June
Factory activity in New York expanded in June, rebounding from a May decline as manufacturer orders and shipments rose. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Wednesday that its […]
What’s going on with the stock market?
NEW YORK — Wall Street is drowning in oil. Stocks are having their worst start to a year in history in part because of a rapid plunge in the price […]
Yellen: Research needed on policy tools
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is stressing the need to review the unconventional monetary policies that central banks around the world deployed in response to the 2008 global […]
Survey: NY Gov. Cuomo’s $15 wage would cost schools millions
ALBANY — A survey of New York school districts has found that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to raise the minimum wage to $15 will increase labor costs for public schools […]
Fed keeps rate at record low, for now
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is keeping its key short-term interest rate at a record low in the face of threats from a weak global economy and excessively low inflation. […]
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 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
- Telesca Center for Justice gets $90,000 in state funding
- Trevett Cristo P.C. celebrates 100th anniversary