We New Yorkers have a long and distinguished tradition of leadership in legal services to our most vulnerable citizens, our children. Unfortunately, this proud tradition is in danger because of the staggeringly low pay for law guardians, attorneys who represent ...
Read More »Rochester Legal Briefs: March 26, 2001
In the decisions packet handed down last week, the Appellate Division, Fourth Department considered a number of civil issues. Among these were a disinherited husband’s claim against his wife’s estate. In a foreclosure action, the issue was whether a letter ...
Read More »Commentary: Pay rate for children's lawyers out of date (8042)
We New Yorkers have a long and distinguished tradition of leadership in legal services to our most vulnerable citizens, our children. Unfortunately, this proud tradition is in danger because of the staggeringly low pay for law guardians, attorneys who represent ...
Read More »Rochester Legal Briefs: March 26, 2001 (12798)
In the decisions packet handed down last week, the Appellate Division, Fourth Department considered a number of civil issues. Among these were a disinherited husband’s claim against his wife’s estate. In a foreclosure action, the issue was whether a letter ...
Read More »Monroe County judge remands Strong Mansion proceedings to Pittsford Zoning Board of Appeals
A decision to allow the Strong Mansion to be turned into a bed and breakfast has been tossed out by a Monroe County Supreme Court judge. In The Estate Homeowners Association Inc. and Dr. Thomas McMeekin vs. Town of Pittsford ...
Read More »U. S. Supreme Court rules product’s functional feature is not protected by trade dress
TrafFix Devices, Inc. v Marketing Displays, Inc., No. 99-1571 was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in late November, with Justice Anthony Kennedy handing down a decision this week. The high court reversed the Court of Appeals decision, indicating that ...
Read More »Commentary: Commercial credit for small businesses
The need for financing is a critical and ongoing concern for the owners of small businesses. Indeed, few things are as crucial to the health of a small business operation. Many small businesses are launched by the personal resources of ...
Read More »Rochester Legal Briefs: March 23, 2001
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Constitutionality Of Death Penalty Statute A motion asking the judge to declare the New York State death penalty statutes Penal Law § 127.25 and Criminal Procedure Law (“CPL”) § 400.27 (2001) unconstitutional and dismissing the indictment against him ...
Read More »Monroe County judge remands Strong Mansion proceedings to Pittsford Zoning Board of Appeals (8038)
A decision to allow the Strong Mansion to be turned into a bed and breakfast has been tossed out by a Monroe County Supreme Court judge. In The Estate Homeowners Association Inc. and Dr. Thomas McMeekin vs. Town of Pittsford ...
Read More »U. S. Supreme Court rules product’s functional feature is not protected by trade dress (8039)
TrafFix Devices, Inc. v Marketing Displays, Inc., No. 99-1571 was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in late November, with Justice Anthony Kennedy handing down a decision this week. The high court reversed the Court of Appeals decision, indicating that ...
Read More »Commentary: Commercial credit for small businesses (8040)
The need for financing is a critical and ongoing concern for the owners of small businesses. Indeed, few things are as crucial to the health of a small business operation. Many small businesses are launched by the personal resources of ...
Read More »Rochester Legal Briefs: March 23, 2001 (12797)
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Constitutionality Of Death Penalty Statute A motion asking the judge to declare the New York State death penalty statutes Penal Law § 127.25 and Criminal Procedure Law (“CPL”) § 400.27 (2001) unconstitutional and dismissing the indictment against him ...
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