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Judge dismisses challenge to New Hampshire’s provisional voting law
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a pair of lawsuits challenging New Hampshire’s new provisional ballot law. The law, which took effect in January, created a new type of “affidavit ballot” for first-time voters who don’t show proper identification and proof of residency at the polls. Those who fail to provide the documents […]
Mandatory online registration for NY attorneys starts Dec. 1
New York state court system officials have amended the Rules of the Chief Administrator, mandating online registration for all New York attorneys.
NCBI Rochester to close, create fund to support inclusivity
The National Coalition Building Institute of Rochester, NY (NCBI Rochester) will close by year-end.
NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Part-time judge: High school teacher – Case discussion Opinion 23-02
New York State Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics Part-time judge High school teacher – Case discussion Opinion 23-02 Background: A part-time town justice is also an high school teacher. He requests guidance on discussing relevant cases while teaching history, government and related social studies courses. He does not plan to offer personal opinions about any […]
NY appeals court upholds sentence for child sex crimes
A New York appeals court has rejected a prosecutor’s appeal after a judge imposed a more lenient sentence than what was called for in a plea agreement.
New trial ordered in sex abuse case
A state appeals court has reversed a sex abuse conviction and ordered a new trial because the defense was not allowed to call an expert rebuttal witness.
Prosecutors add hate crime allegations in shooting over Spanish conquistador statue
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State prosecutors added hate-crime allegations Thursday to charges of attempted murder against a New Mexico man accused in the shooting of a Native American activist amid confrontations about aborted plans to reinstall a statue of a Spanish conquistador in public, at a court hearing Thursday in northern New Mexico. Defendant […]
3 passengers sue Alaska Airlines after off-duty pilot accused of trying to cut engines mid-flight
SEATTLE (AP) — Three passengers sued Alaska Airlines last week, saying they suffered emotional distress from an October incident in which an off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a plane while catching a ride in the cockpit from Washington state to San Francisco. In the complaint filed Thursday in […]
MLB settles lawsuits from minor league teams, avoids possible antitrust challenge at Supreme Court
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball avoided a possible U.S. Supreme Court challenge to its antitrust exemption when it settled a federal lawsuit and two in New York State court filed by minor league teams who lost their big league affiliations. James W. Quinn, a lawyer for the teams who sued, said Thursday that […]
Introducing Movers & Shakers: a new format for employee announcements
The Daily Record is pleased to introduce our new format for Movers & Shakers, a change we hope provides a fresher presentation of the hiring, promotion and employee recognition announcements at your business or organization.
Lippes Mathias LLP expands in Pittsford
The local office of Lippes Mathias LLP has moved into larger office space within the Linden Oaks Office Park in Pittsford.
Man charged with killing Tupac Shakur in Vegas faces murder arraignment without hiring an attorney
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The former street gang leader charged with orchestrating the 1996 drive-by killing of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas is expected to plead not guilty Thursday to murder, amid questions of whether he’ll hire a defense lawyer or a judge appoints a public defender. Duane Keith “Keffe D” Davis, who is described […]
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Speedy trial: People v. Justice A.
- Fourth Department – Traffic stop: People v. McMillon
- Second Circuit – Fair Labor Standards Act: Abbott v. Comme Des Garcons, Ltd.
- 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
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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