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AG releases interview transcripts in Cuomo sexual harassment investigation
New York's attorney general released transcripts of interviews conducted during an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Andrew Cuomo.
Cuomo legal woes continue, could cost public at least $9.5M
Resigning from office probably didn't end former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's legal problems, and no matter what happens next, taxpayers are likely to wind up with a hefty bill.
Andrew Cuomo gives clemency to 6, including heist driver, before leaving office
Hours before leaving office, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday granted clemency to six people, including the driver in a fatal 1981 armored truck robbery.
As Cuomo exits, he takes last swipe at harassment accusers
Andrew Cuomo defended his record over a decade as New York governor and portrayed himself as the victim of a "media frenzy" as he prepared for a power transfer.
Cuomo issues clemency for 10 people in last days as governor
In his last days in office, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has granted clemency to 10 people.
Cuomo exit isn’t stopping push for accountability on nursing home deaths
Sexual harassment allegations cost New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo his job. Now, many want to see him answer for his handling of outbreaks in nursing homes.
Pandemic lawsuit dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Buffalo law firm against Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia A. James objecting to restrictions imposed by the state because of the COVD-19 pandemic. U.S. District Court Judge John Sinatra on Thursday ruled that the complaint is “moot” because the plaintiff HoganWillig law firm […]
Cuomo grants clemency to three
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has granted clemency to three people who have demonstrated substantial evidence of rehabilitation and a commitment to their communities. Cuomo fully commuted the sentences of two individuals and reduced the sentence of another. While in custody, all three participated in rehabilitative and educational opportunities offered to them. Freddie Harris, 61, received a […]
Cuomo declares Juneteenth a holiday
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday issued an executive order recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday for state employees, in recognition of the official emancipation of African Americans throughout the United States. Cuomo plans to propose legislation to make Juneteenth an official state holiday next year. “Friday is Juneteenth — a day to commemorate the end of slavery […]
Child Victims Act deadline extended
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that New York state will extend the window for victims to file claims under the Child Victims Act for an additional five months, until Jan. 14. Last year, Cuomo signed the Child Victims Act to give survivors of childhood sexual abuse one year to file a civil suit that would have otherwise been […]
State makes emergency change in siting regulations for wind power projects
The New York state Department of Public Service last week revised its definition of “revision,” making it possible for a company building a wind turbine to modify its approved plans without triggering a new public hearing. An emergency ruling in the state’s Article 10 regulations went into effect Thursday, making some “revisions” into “modifications,” which […]
State selects lawyers to offer legal services to immigrants
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Immigration attorneys will be offering legal services in all regions of New York through a program run by the Cuomo administration. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says 19 attorneys have been selected to serve as full-time legal counsels providing free services to immigrants who need assistance. The Democrat says the lawyers will be […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Negligent performance: Rosenthal v. Syracuse University, et al.
- Second Circuit – Visual Artists Rights Act: Kerson v. Vermont Law School Inc.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Former foreclosure referee: Opinion 22-157
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – College honorarium: Opinion 22-156
- Second Circuit – Reasonable accommodation: Tafolla v. Heilig
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Primisch v. Peroxychem LLC
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Judicial candidacy: Opinion 22-155
- Fourth Department – Defamation: Lavine v. Glavin
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Law clerk: Opinion 22-154
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Review of another judge’s actions: Opinion 22-153
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Charitable contributions: Opinion 22-150
- Second Circuit – Class action settlement: Moses v. The New York Times Company
Law News
- Appeals court upholds conviction
- Federal lawsuit reinstated against jail officer over strip search, delayed release
- Hyzon to pay $25M penalty to settle alleged fraud charges by SEC
- NY appeals court reinstates lawsuit over contract to remove snow
- Fourth Department affirms $400K judgment in contract dispute
- Fourth Department affirms decision in NY property dispute
- Greenlight Networks selects Buffalo-based attorney as general counsel
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith
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