On the Move for Sept. 16, 2014
Nixon Peabody’s leading private clients practice is expanding with the arrival of Sarah E. Brownlow. She has experience developing and implementing tailored estate, gifting and business succession plans for high-net-worth individuals. For her clients, she creates planning documents, including wills, GST trusts, ILITs, QPRTs, powers of attorney, LLC operating agreements, promissory notes, [...]
On the Move for Aug. 26, 2014
The Legal Aid Society announced that Tanya Conley, a supervising attorney in the Juvenile Justice Division, has been awarded the certification of Child Welfare Law Specialist, awarded by the National Association of Counsel for Children and accredited by the American Bar Association. Conley was required to submit evidence of her good standing with the state […]
On the Move for August 19, 2014
Michael Camman was recently hired as a senior field representative in the Facilities Engineering and Design group in the Rochester office of Erdman Anthony. Camman will be utilizing his more than 30 years of technical field experience to support the company’s design and commissioning services. Accounting firm Mengel Metzger Barr […]
On the Move for August 12, 2014
VLSP welcomed Steven Cole as a new board member. Cole is a founding partner of Leclair Korona Giordano Cole LLP where he represents businesses and individuals in complex disputes in federal and state courts, in arbitration, and before governmental agencies. EFPR Solutions LLC, an EFP Rotenberg Company, announced the hiring of […]
On the Move for August 5, 2014
Stantec transportation manager Paula Benway, based in Stantec’s Rochester office, has been elected as the 2015 international vice president of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. The ITE serves as a hub for transportation professionals in over 90 countries. In her new role, Benway plans to further broaden the organization’s reach to make it the premier […]
On the Move for July 29, 2014
EFP Rotenberg LLP announced that the following individuals have joined the accounting, business consulting and reputation management firm: Greg Simmons will be working in the StoneBridge Business Partners division as a staff accountant; Ryan Weir will work in the StoneBridge Business Partners division and the attest […]
On the Move for July 22, 2014
Make-A-Wish Western New York announced the appointment of Anthony Carello to the New Leadership Council — a group of local leaders under 40 from diverse business and philanthropic background. Carello is an associate attorney with Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP. Roberts Communications has hired Liz Bondor as associate art director on the […]
On the Move for July 15, 2014
Andrea R. Annechino has joined the law firm of Harter Secrest & Emery LLP as a marketing specialist in Rochester. She will be responsible for providing writing support and management of incoming Requests for Proposals, nominations and publications. Brendan Rich, a partner in the law firm of Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman […]
On the Move for July 1, 2014
Tones Vaisey PLLC announced that Gregory R. Nearpass joined the firm as a Partner on June 1. Nearpass focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate, with an emphasis on development, acquisitions, sales, leasing and financing. He is a member of both the Monroe County and New York State bar associations. […]
On the Move for June 24, 2014
Darcie A. Falsioni, former senior deputy counsel of Independent Health Association Inc., has joined Nixon Peabody’s Rochester office as counsel on our employee benefits team in our labor & employment practice. Falsioni’s role on IHA’s legal team focused on advising internal clients and affiliates in employee benefits, human resource management, health law and self-funded services. [&hell[...]
On the Move for June 17, 2014
Attorney Nicole S. Lewis has joined Inclima Law Firm PLLC as an associate attorney concentrating in Matrimonial and Family Law. ESL Investment Services LLC announced the appointment of Christian Gehlen as financial consultant of its Canandaigua office. Gehlen also will provide financial consulting services to the Penfield and Cobblestone office. […]
On the Move for June 10, 2014
Sage Rutty & Co. Inc. announced the recent additions of Zach Armstrong and Aaron Young as client services coordinators. Armstrong spent 2 years in the financial services industry and works to maintain and improve client relationships. He holds licenses with both the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the New York State Insurance Department. Young brings […]
Case Digests
- 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
- 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.
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