Federal lawsuit reinstated against jail officer over strip search, delayed release
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit in Chemung County where the plaintiff claims his civil rights were violated.
Hyzon to pay $25M penalty to settle alleged fraud charges by SEC
Hyzon Motors Inc. will pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle fraud charges filed by the SEC over misleading business practices.
NY appeals court reinstates lawsuit over contract to remove snow
A New York appeals court has reversed a lower court and reinstated a lawsuit over a contract to remove snow.
Fourth Department affirms $400K judgment in contract dispute
A New York appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling that awarded a payment of $439,499.76 in a contract dispute.
Fourth Department affirms decision in NY property dispute
A New York appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling in a property dispute with a minor modification.
Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith
Attorney Matt Smith has joined Barclay Damon LLP as an associate in the firm’s commercial litigation and torts and products liability defense practice areas.
Hochul signs law requiring unemployment insurance information from employers
Employers must provide information on unemployment insurance when there are separations or when a reduction of hours results in unemployment eligibility.
Orleans County lawsuit against Genesee County threatens STAMP development
A lawsuit by Orleans County officials threatens to put the kibosh on a major economic development project in Genesee County.
Maui County sues power company, saying utility did not turn off electricity during deadly wildfires
HONOLULU (AP) — Maui County sued Hawaiian Electric Company on Thursday over the fires that devastated Lahaina, saying the utility negligently failed to shut off power despite exceptionally high winds and dry conditions. Witness accounts and video indicated that sparks from power lines ignited fires as utility poles snapped in the winds, which were driven […]
Developer alleges conflict of interest is why COMIDA denied incentives to Westport Crossing
The developer of a residential community along the Erie Canal in Pittsford is claiming the $53 million project was denied tax incentives because of a conflict of interest.
Barnhart, McMurray face defamation suit over ‘Juneteenth party’ brouhaha
A Rochester dentist publicly disgraced for hosting what was alleged to be a racist Juneteenth party has filed a defamation lawsuit against Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart and a Buffalo-area attorney. Nicholas Nicosia claims defamation of his person and trade, as well as tortious interference with his business, Nicosia Dental, “for the hate crime hoax […]
Ex-police union boss gets 2 years in prison for $600,000 theft
NEW YORK (AP) — The former president of one of the nation’s largest police unions was sentenced to two years in prison Thursday for stealing $600,000 from a fund made up of contributions from members of the Sergeants Benevolent Association. Ed Mullins was sentenced in Manhattan federal court by Judge John G. Koeltl, who said […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Negligent performance: Rosenthal v. Syracuse University, et al.
- Second Circuit – Visual Artists Rights Act: Kerson v. Vermont Law School Inc.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Former foreclosure referee: Opinion 22-157
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – College honorarium: Opinion 22-156
- Second Circuit – Reasonable accommodation: Tafolla v. Heilig
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Primisch v. Peroxychem LLC
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Judicial candidacy: Opinion 22-155
- Fourth Department – Defamation: Lavine v. Glavin
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Law clerk: Opinion 22-154
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Review of another judge’s actions: Opinion 22-153
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Charitable contributions: Opinion 22-150
- Second Circuit – Class action settlement: Moses v. The New York Times Company
Law News
- Appeals court upholds conviction
- Federal lawsuit reinstated against jail officer over strip search, delayed release
- Hyzon to pay $25M penalty to settle alleged fraud charges by SEC
- NY appeals court reinstates lawsuit over contract to remove snow
- Fourth Department affirms $400K judgment in contract dispute
- Fourth Department affirms decision in NY property dispute
- Greenlight Networks selects Buffalo-based attorney as general counsel
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith