On the Move for Nov. 19, 2013
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP announced that Katherine A. Markert and Timothy W. Menasco have joined the firm as associate attorneys, and Julia B. Dahlkemper has joined the firm as a paralegal. Markert joins the Intellectual Property practice group handling matters involving trademark registration, opposition, cancellation, infringement and licensing. Menasco joins the Intellectual Property pract[...]
On the Move for Nov. 12, 2013
Dixon Schwabl, a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations agency, announced three additions to its integrated marketing team: Sheri Mitchell as media traffic manager, Suzanne Komenski as media billing specialist and Brian Beiner as senior media planner and buyer. Mitchell comes to Dixon Schwabl with extensive knowledge in media traffic coordinating. In her new role, […]
On the Move for Nov. 5, 2013
Woods Oviatt Gilman announced that John Nutter of Pittsford has joined the firm as an Associate in the Labor and Employment and Litigation Departments. He focuses his practice on employment disputes and commercial litigation. He has represented clients in a variety of disputes, including contract, corporate/partnership, employment, trusts and estates, intellectual property, insurance coverage, a[...]
On the Move for Oct. 29, 2013
Erdman Anthony has hired Michael Gardner, LC, LEED AP BD+C, as an Electrical Engineer in the Facilities Engineering and Design Services group in the Rochester office. The Rochester resident is a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design & Construction and an Engineer-in-Training. As a Lighting Certified (LC) Professional, Gardner has been recognized by the National […]
On the Move for Oct. 22, 2013
Kaman, Berlove, Marafioti, Jacobstein & Goldman, LLP announced that Erin M. Mastrodonato and Michael G. Paul have become associates. Mastrodonato has worked as an associate with the firm since August 2012. She counsels clients primarily in the areas of trusts and estates, elder law, real estate, corporate and business matters. She is a member of […]
On the Move for Oct. 15, 2013
Kimberly R. Barnashuk, an associate with Phillips Lytle LLP, has been named to the Hamburg Natural History Society, Inc. board of directors. She was appointed to the 12-member board in August and will serve a three-year term. At Phillips Lytle, Barnashuk focuses her practice on environmental law. […]
On the Move for October 8, 2013
Roberts Wesleyan College has announced four additions to the faculty of the college: Tze Khian “David” Chin as instructor of choral studies, Julie Rushik as director of the English Language Institute, Kristen Chalmers as assistant professor of social work, and Denise Johnson as part-time assistant professor of education. Chin brings more than nine years of […]
On the Move for September 24, 2013
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP announced that Joe Doyle and Amanda H. Dwyer have joined the firm. Doyle joins the firm’s Corporate practice group, where he advises public and private companies, as well as private equity funds, in connection with acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and divestitures. He provides counsel regarding general corporate matters, including securities […]
On the Move for October 1, 2013
The Rochester Hispanic Business Association elected Hiram Hernandez Sr., First Capital Payments chairman and CEO, as board chair. Hernandez, a Puerto Rico native, was honored as the 2008 RHBA’s Hispanic Business Person of the Year. He is a member of the Monroe Community College Foundation Board of Directors and is active in the Rochester Hispanic […]
On the Move for September 16, 2013
Patrick Pullano and Brett E. Farrow have co-founded the Law Offices of Pullano & Farrow PLLC. Joining the firm are Christian N. Valentino and Jason P. Livingston. Pullano focuses his practice on Health Care and General Corporate matters, advising clients on HIPAA compliance issues, professional licensure matters, while also providing regulatory oversight and review for […]
On the Move for August 20, 2013
Child Care Council Inc. hired Joanne Ramire as a family and school-age child care inspector. Ramire previously owned her own independent child care business, serving as a licensed child care provider for nearly 14 years. Latino Services Coordinator Hector Santiago was elected to the National Association for Family Child Care’s board of directors. The NAFCC […]
On the Move for August 13, 2013
Dixon Schwabl added two to its integrated marketing team: Andrew Knoblauch as digital media and public relations account coordinator, and Michaela Stone as media planner/buyer. Knoblauch will focus on engagement marketing, specifically integrating social and digital media into traditional marketing campaigns. His specialties will include social listening and interacting with brands’ key audience[...]
Case Digests
- 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.
- Fourth Department – Unlawful arrest: People v. Burke
- Fourth Department – Attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance: People v. Brown
- Second Circuit – Immigration: Paucar v. Garland
Law News
- 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
- Manslaughter conviction reversed after appeals court finds insufficient evidence