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New York may ban flame retardant chemicals in furniture, electronics
New York lawmakers are considering bills that would ban the sale of furniture and electronics containing flame retardant chemicals, and a coalition of manufacturers and business owners recently expressed opposition in […]
State makes emergency change in siting regulations for wind power projects
The New York state Department of Public Service last week revised its definition of “revision,” making it possible for a company building a wind turbine to modify its approved plans […]
Expanded bottle bill might improve glass recycling but add headaches and costs
A proposed law that would extend New York’s bottle bill to wine and liquor bottles could increase recycling of glass significantly and create a cleaner stream of recycled glass, potentially […]
States sue over EPA’s decision to keep pesticide on market
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several states are seeking to join a legal challenge to a Trump administration decision to keep a widely used pesticide on the market despite studies showing it […]
A landmark climate lawsuit against Trump is scheduled for trial next year. Here’s what to expect.
A trial date has finally been set for a groundbreaking climate-change lawsuit being brought against the federal government after multiple hurdles in the past year threatened to prevent it from […]
A key part of Obama’s climate legacy gets its day in court
President Barack Obama’s signature effort to combat global warming will be in the hands of federal judges this week, as an appeals court in Washington weighs the legality of […]
Public views designs for Niagara Falls replacement bridges
NIAGARA FALLS — The public has gotten a look at the design alternatives for the bridge replacement project will require shutting off the water flowing over the U.S. side of […]
New York attorney general objects to pipeline tree-cutting request
ALBANY — The state’s attorney general has filed objections to the Constitution Pipeline Company’s request to cut trees along the proposed route of its 124-mile natural gas pipeline, citing the […]
Meeting planned on Rochester Embayment
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Monroe County Department of Public Health will host a public meeting at 7 p.m. today to discuss improvements in the […]
New York finds Peabody climate statements misleading
ALBANY — New York’s attorney general says Peabody Energy violated state laws with misleading statements to investors about financial risks from climate change and potential regulatory responses. Attorney General Eric […]
NY AG, others seek to defend EPA
ALBANY (AP) — New York’s attorney general has joined a coalition of 24 states, cities and counties seeking to intervene in court to help defend a federal plan to require […]
Fracking case comes down to standing
Clarification is being sought from the state Court of Appeals on a rule requiring injury to someone in a case involving land issues be different from the general public at […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Notice of claim: Cindy W. v. Waterloo Central School Dist.
- Court of Appeals – Hateful Conduct Law: Volokh, et al. v. James
- Second Circuit – Free Exercise: Miller v. McDonald
- Court of Appeals – Recording police activity: Reyes v. City of New York
- Second Circuit – Tax liens and levies: Besicorp v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
- Fourth Department -Tax assessment: Syracuse University v. City of Syracuse
- 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
Law News
- Greece man accused of stealing from class-action settlement funds
- NY AG investigating Schuyler County death involving DOCCS officer
- Rochester man files suit over ‘warning notice’ from ICE
- 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
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