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Court of Appeals affirms convictions despite tainted transcript
New York state’s highest court has affirmed all charges in a fatal arson case despite a flawed transcript of the trial.
NY Court of Appeals resolves Appellate Division inconsistency
New York state’s highest court has reversed a lower court ruling finding that an attorney for the child (AFC) has the authority to appeal a custody determination when neither parent challenges the determination.
NY appeals court rules EMT is not entitled to jury trial on misconduct complaint
A state appeals court has ruled that an emergency medical technician facing potential professional license revocation is not entitled to a jury trial.
New trial ordered in NY case with anonymous jury
A state appeals court has ordered a new trial in an impaired driving case because the judge empaneled an anonymous jury without explanation.
Breach of warranty complaint dismissed over statute of limitations
A New York appeals court has reversed a lower court and dismissed a breach of warranty complaint because the statute of limitations expired.
NY appeals court reinstates malpractice lawsuit
A New York appeals court has reinstated a medical malpractice lawsuit against one doctor, while dismissing the other defendants.
Split appeals court reverses ruling on attorney fees
In a split decision, a state appeals court has reversed an order for the plaintiff to pay the defendant’s attorney’s fees in a defamation case that was dismissed in favor of the defendant.
NY appeals court reverses sexual assault convictions over age evidence
A state appeals court has dismissed two sexual assault convictions because the prosecutor failed to present evidence that the defendant was at least 18 years old.
A new wrinkle in video authentication in New York
The New York Court of Appeals, in an opinion featuring the sharpest dissents in years, appears to have charted a new rule for video identification in our courts.
New trial ordered in murder case
In a split decision, a state appeals court has granted a new trial in a murder case. Defendant Shala Williams was convicted before Onondaga County Court Judge Theodore H. Limpert […]
NY appeals court reinstates animal cruelty charges in Erie County kitten case
A New York appeals court reinstated aggravated animal cruelty charges against a man accused of leaving kittens outside in a pillowcase during a snowstorm.
Split NY appeals court upholds burglary, assault convictions
In a split decision, the Appellate Division of state Supreme Court, Fourth Department, affirmed burglary and assault convictions.
Case Digests
- 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
- Fourth Department – Speedy trial: People v. Walker
- Fourth Department – Surrogacy: Matter of Baby A and Baby B.
- Fourth Department – Medical malpractice: Verebridge v. Harpreet Deol, et al.
- Fourth Department – Res judicata: Varma v. Allstate Insurance Co.
- Second Circuit – Federal Reserve Act:Banco San Juan Internacional, Inc. v. Fed. Rsrv. Bank of N.Y., Bd. of Governors of the Fed. Rsrv.
- Second Circuit – Sentencing: United States v. Jimenez
- Fourth Department – Adult Survivors Act: Van Hooser v. Etasam Inc.
Law News
- 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
- NY Court of Appeals resolves Appellate Division inconsistency
- Oneida County attorney disbarred after Trump pardon
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