An integral part of Monroe County’s Criminal Justice System has hit a milestone.The county’s probation department is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month. On Wednesday, Monroe County Executive Jack Doyle issued a proclamation recognizing the department’s service to the community. ...
Read More »Commentary: Performance evaluations benefit both sides (7992)
In today’s tight labor market, it’s hard to find and keep good employees. Therefore, the last thing an employer who has spent time and money training an employee wants is to find him/her dissatisfied, performing poorly, and ready to leave ...
Read More »Local volunteers recognized for contributions (7993)
Here are some more Sneaker Awards.Platinum Sneaker— To JoAnn Belle-Isle for her work at the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Division at Children’s Hospital at Strong. For 25 years, she has provided support to children receiving treatment for cancer and their families.Belle-Isle was ...
Read More »Judge Richard Wesley guest speaker on Brenna Law Forum (12795)
On Sunday March 11, Justice Richard Wesley, Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals, will be the featured guest on the Brenna & Brenna Law Forum on 1180 WHAM radio. The show will include discussions about Appellate Practice in New ...
Read More »Fannie Mae adopts new mandatory mortgage documents
After delays in instituting new mortgage documents in 1999 and 2000, Fannie Mae has adopted new forms. The use of the new forms became mandatory on January 1, 2001. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are instrumental in the selling of ...
Read More »Anecdotes about two Rochester attorneys
John Scully represented several labor unions and many of their members. As a result he had a very general practice. One morning a gentleman came into his office and said that he had been referred to John as being a ...
Read More »Renowned legal futurist to speak to Monroe County Bar Association
“The Future of the Profession: Stampede to Extinction∴” will be presented by attorney Charles F. Robinson from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday March 23 at the Riverside Convention Center. In a program that embraces change and recommends proactive steps ...
Read More »Bar assn. launches member-wide email services (7984)
I am excited to report that the Monroe County Bar Association (MCBA) has begun to communicate with its members electronically. MCBA members will soon receive the first message from the MCBA member-wide listserv. For those of you who are unfamiliar ...
Read More »Study shows female lawyers not treated as equals (7985)
Two articles recently caught my eye in the New York Law Journal. The first, dated January 31, 2001, was entitled “Study: Women Less Satisfied With Legal Careers Than Men”. The second, published about a month earlier was about how “Women ...
Read More »Fannie Mae adopts new mandatory mortgage documents (7987)
After delays in instituting new mortgage documents in 1999 and 2000, Fannie Mae has adopted new forms. The use of the new forms became mandatory on January 1, 2001. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are instrumental in the selling of ...
Read More »Anecdotes about two Rochester attorneys (7988)
John Scully represented several labor unions and many of their members. As a result he had a very general practice. One morning a gentleman came into his office and said that he had been referred to John as being a ...
Read More »Renowned legal futurist to speak to Monroe County Bar Association (12779)
“The Future of the Profession: Stampede to Extinction≠” will be presented by attorney Charles F. Robinson from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday March 23 at the Riverside Convention Center. In a program that embraces change and recommends proactive steps ...
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