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GRAWA welcomes high school girls as part of Women in Law program
Wende J. Knapp, president of the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorney, welcomed more than 100 high school girls from the throughout the Rochester area to this year’s Women in Law Program, held Wednesday at the Hall of Justice.
Lawsuit claims Roberts Wesleyan University failed to address sexual misconduct allegations
A federal lawsuit filed by four women last week claims Roberts Wesleyan University failed to address allegations of sexual misconduct.
School district settles class action suit
The Rochester City School District has settled a federal class action lawsuit alleging the district failed to provide adequate services to students with disabilities.
Lawsuit against Gates Chili school district dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Gates Chili Central School District teacher who claimed he was unfairly terminated.
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 […]
Law firm: Allegations against RCSD Superintendent Lesli Myers-Small unfounded
Allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation against Rochester City School District Superintendent Lesli Myers-Small are unsubstantiated, according to the law firm hired by the district to oversee the investigation.
Proposed change to Pell Grant rules would benefit students with disabilities
Proposed legislation introduced by Congressman Joe Morelle (D-Irondequoit) would provide Pell Grant flexibility for students with disabilities and eliminate what proponents see as barriers to earning a collegiate degree. Pell […]
Supreme Court sides with former college athletes in compensation dispute with NCAA
The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a group of former college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting certain compensation.
EEOC complaint at Brockport connected to diversity officer’s firing
An administrative assistant’s federal complaint against The College at Brockport over racial bias has become intertwined with the recent dismissal of Chief Diversity Officer Cephas Archie. The complaint was filed […]
All-female law review board at Cornell makes history
If getting used to the demanding, unpaid job of law-review editor wasn’t enough, as well as attending a law-review conference on the other side of the country, Lauren Kloss has […]
Transgender woman awarded $1M in discrimination lawsuit
OKLAHOMA CITY — A federal jury has awarded a transgender woman more than $1 million after finding Southeastern Oklahoma State University discriminated against her and wrongfully denied her tenure. Jurors […]
Elite St. Paul’s School under criminal investigation after sexual misconduct revelations
St. Paul’s School, the elite New England boarding school dogged in recent months by allegations of past sexual abuse and misconduct, is now the target of a criminal investigation by […]
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