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Cuomo OKs fix to prosecutorial misconduct commission
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation making changes to a new commission that investigates prosecutorial misconduct. The bill signed by the Democratic executive on […]
Cuomo seeks tougher penalties for employers who keep wages
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to make it easier for prosecutors to target wage theft. The Democrat’s proposal would create a new misdemeanor charge of […]
Cuomo wants increased penalties for assaulting journalists
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the increasing number of threats against journalists shows the need for stronger criminal penalties for assaulting a member of the […]
Cuomo wants to limit pre-employment credit checks
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to prohibit pre-employment credit checks for most jobs. The Democrat’s proposal would prevent employers from requiring credit checks of as […]
Cuomo unveils plan to make New York 11th state to legalize pot
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York would become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults under a proposal unveiled Tuesday by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The measure would […]
Cuomo set to release state budget proposal to Legislature
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) —Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo was set to release his annual state budget proposal Tuesday to a New York Legislature that’s controlled by Democrats for the first time […]
Cuomo to include plastic bag ban proposal in budget
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday said his upcoming executive budget would include a proposal to ban single-use plastic bags in New York state. Cuomo said his […]
Cuomo: Extend background check waiting period for gun buys
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he wants to extend the background check waiting period for firearm purchase from three days to 10 days. The Democrat […]
Cuomo vows New York will lead nation with progressive agenda
NEW YORK (AP) — Sounding like the presidential candidate he insists he is not, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unleashed an energetic attack against President Donald Trumps policies Tuesday, pledging […]
Cuomo: Boxing, wrestling, MMA generate $97 million in two years
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Sports such as mixed martial arts, boxing and wrestling have generated $97 million in New York state since lawmakers voted to legalize mixed martial arts two […]
Legalizing marijuana is now a priority for Gov. Andrew Cuomo
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced his full support of statewide legalization of recreational marijuana, making it an administration priority for early 2019. “Let’s legalize the adult use […]
State support for housing initiative sought
A statewide network of nearly 167 advocacy organizations, along with businesses and labor unions, have sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo asking for $20 million in state funding to […]
Case Digests
- Western District Case Notes
- Second Circuit – Distribution of a controlled substance: United States v. Parasmo
- Fourth Department – Default: April I.O. v. Taylor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Murder: People v. McCullough
- Fourth Department – Termination of trust: HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Trustee v. Campbell
- Fourth Department – Expert testimony: People v. Douse
- Second Circuit – Unlawful seizure: K.W. v. City of New York
- Second Circuit – Second Amendment: Christian v. James
- Fourth Department – Motion to renew: Brown v. State of New York
- Fourth Department – Adult Survivors Act: Jane Doe v. Moran, et al.
- Second Circuit – Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act: Article 13 LLC v. LaSalle Nat’l Bank Ass’n
Law News
- Second-degree murder count reversed, leaving first-degree conviction
- Court of Appeals ends foster care program
- Experts highlight tax and regulatory changes
- NY appeals court reinstates robbery indictment
- Court of Appeals affirms convictions despite tainted transcript
- Phillips Lytle names new Rochester office leader
- Court annuls New York State’s wetland regulations for failure to comply with SEQRA
- Driver who caused fatal MVA sued by victim’s mother
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