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Western New York On the Move
Crossroads Abstract announced that Mick Howell has been promoted to president of operations. He previously held the position of vice president of operations. Clough Harbour & Associates announced the addition of Gregory Pfaff as a project engineer IV within the company’s Facilities and Energy Division. He will work on energy projects with CHA’s process energy […]
Rock star lawyer: Sciortino defies stereotypes
Michael Sciortino works in the Crossroads Building in Downtown Rochester, but he has never had to choose between his passions for music and lawyering: He is a buttoned-down lawyer by day, and a rock star by night. Sciortino, who plays bass guitar for the operatic goth band Everdream, makes no secret of the group or […]
Western New York On The Move
Ted Welter, general manager of Charter Real Estate Brokerage Services, was awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation by the CCIM Institute, a leading global commercial real estate association. The designation was awarded in August in Chicago. Five Star Bank announced appointment of Ellen M. VanArsdall to assistant vice president. As the collection supervisor she […]
Are juries adequately diverse≠
Although New York State has implemented many recommended strategies to ensure representative juries, anecdotal evidence and an unscientific study conducted Downstate indicate a substantial underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minorities on civil and criminal juries. State legislation proposed last spring would require juror commissioners statewide to record demographic data of jury pool partic[...]
Western New York On The Move
The Landmark Society of Western New York announced the hiring of Mark Powell as director of development. Powell’s work centers on building collaborations between organizations and their clients, directors and the community at large. Citizens Bank announced the promotion of Mark Droege to senior vice president. He works out of the Citizens Bank office in […]
Western New York On The Move
Pittsford-based AM&M Financial Services Inc. announced that Rhonda Allen was hired as executive assistant and office manager, a new position. She is responsible for providing executive and administrative support to the CEO, managing and supervising the administrative team, office maintenance and procurement. The Pittsford-based law firm of Harris Beach PLLC announced the addition of James [&he[...]
Brongo joins Brenna, Boyce
Attorney William J. Brongo, chief clerk of the Monroe County Surrogate’s Court, will join the law firm of Brenna, Brenna & Boyce PLLC on Sept. 1. Brongo, who was appointed chief clerk in 2000, will bring his knowledge of surrogate’s court matters to private practice, where he plans to focus on wills, trusts, estates, tax […]
Western New York On The Move
Five Star Bank announced the appointment of Michael D. McKenzie to vice president. As the product manager, he is responsible for developing new deposit and fee income-related services, identifying pricing or marketing related opportunities and managing the bank deposit money desk. Karen A. Cutitta also was appointed to vice president. As the public relations, events […]
Western New York On The Move
Pittsford-based AM&M Financial Services Inc. announced the appointment of Kristine Christensen as senior tax accountant. She is responsible for preparing individual, partnership, trust and corporate returns, overseeing the coordination of e-filing for the tax department, serving as a company-wide resource for tax research and information and coordinating tax services. EPIC Advisors Inc. announ[...]
Western New York On The Move
The Rochester law firm of Harter Secrest & Emery LLP aannounced the hiring of Joshua E. Gewolb, JoAnn E. Gould, Matthew D. Purcell and Jennifer L. Wright as attorneys. Gewolb joined the firm’s tax group as an associate and will focus his practice on tax matters relating to mergers and acquisitions and private equity. Gould […]
Western New York On The Move
Morris and Morris Attorneys’ James E. Morris recently became a member of the board of directors of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, in which he has been a fellow since 2002. The Farash Corporation announced that Timothy O’Keefe, CPA, was hired as accounting manager. Five Star Bank announced the appointment of Michelle Barber […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Plea agreements: Cook v. United States
- Fourth Department: Statute of limitations: Marino v. Weiler
- Fourth Department – Nail and mail service: Rebutting presumption of service L&W Supply Corporation v. Built-Rite Drywall Corp, et al
- Fourth Department – Mental Hygiene Law: Charles L. v. State of New York
- Second Circuit – Medicaid and Medicare certification: U.S. ex rel. Quartararo v. Cath. Health Sys. Of Long Island Inc.
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. King
- Fourth Department – Speedy trial: People v. Jordan
- Fourth Department – Rosario material: People v. Dennard
- Second Circuit – Magnuson-Stevens Act: State of New York v. Raimondo
- Fourth Department – Plea: People v. Davis
- Second Circuit – Revocation of minimum sentence: Bangs v. Walter William Smith, et al.
- Fourth Department – Relation-back doctrine: CHS Inc. v. Land O’Lakes Purina Feed, et al.
Law News
- Split court affirms gun conviction
- N.Y. Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction
- NY board approves cannabis lawsuit settlements, paves way for retail dispensaries
- NY Court of Appeals reverses murder conviction because of illegal police search
- NY Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction over ineffective counsel
- Split court affirms gun conviction, finding search and arrest were legal
- NY appeals court vacates drug conviction over illegal police search
- Split Court of Appeals strips Police Accountability Board of disciplinary power
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