NY appeals court affirms decision to dismiss lawsuit over fatal crash
A state appeals court has upheld the decision of a New York State Court of Claims judge who dismissed a lawsuit regarding a fatal motor-vehicle accident.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo names Appellate Division justices
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has appointed nine state Supreme Court justices to serve at the Appellate Division level. Cuomo elevated Justice Joanne Winslow to fill a vacancy in the Fourth Department, […]
Tan defense lawyer surprised by talk of possible re-indictment
Charlie Tan’s attorney, Brian DeCarolis, was caught off guard Wednesday by Assistant Monroe County District Attorney Kelly Wolford’s suggestion that her office might try to re-indict Tan if the Fourth […]
Appeals court won’t throw out suit against Trump school
ALBANY — A New York court has refused to throw out a fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump over his former school for real estate investors. The Appellate Division on Tuesday […]
Cuomo appoints 10 Appellate Division justices
Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced 10 appointments to fill vacancies in all four departments of the Appellate Division of state Supreme Court. “Each of these individuals brings a wealth […]
Cuomo appoints 10 Appellate Division justices
Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced 10 appointments to fill vacancies in all four departments of the Appellate Division of state Supreme Court. “Each of these individuals brings a wealth […]
Appellate Division reverses 2011 conviction, cites prosecutorial misconduct
The Appellate Division of State Supreme Court overturned a 2011 gun conviction and granted a new trial partly due to prosecutorial misconduct by an assistant Monroe County District Attorney. In […]
Conviction and sentence upheld in death of 2-year-old
ALBANY — The conviction and sentence has been upheld for a man who received a 25 years to life for beating his 2-year-old niece to death while she was staying […]
Fourth Department – Arbitrator’s Authority: Matter of City of Rochester
Appellate Division, Fourth Department Arbitrator’s Authority Collective Bargaining Agreement Matter of City of Rochester CA 15-00546 Appealed from Supreme Court, Monroe County Background: The Article 75 proceeding arises from a […]
Fourth Department – University Disciplinary Proceeding: Bud v. State University of New York at Geneseo
Appellate Division, Fourth Department University Disciplinary Proceeding Grievance Procedure Bud v. State University of New York at Geneseo TP 15-00674 Transferred from Supreme Court, Livingston County Background: Petitioner commenced an […]
Fourth Department – Arbitration: Matter of City of Lockport
Appellate Division, Fourth Department Arbitration Public Policy – Agency’s Authority Matter of City of Lockport CA 15-00626 Appealed from Supreme Court, Niagara County Background: The petitioner and respondent are parties […]
Fourth Department – Juvenile Delinquent – Robbery: Matter of Charles P.
Appellate Division, Fourth Department Juvenile Delinquent – Robbery Show-up Identification – Unduly Suggestive Matter of Charles P. CAF 14-01921 Appealed from Family Court, Monroe County Background: The respondent appealed from […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Individualized Education Program: Cruz v. Banks
- Fourth Department – Quid quo pro sexual harassment: Bell v. Long
- Fourth Department – Child abuse: Matter of Mercedes B.
- Fourth Department – Insurance: Arruda v. NY Central Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
- Fourth Department – Plea: People v. Williams
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Ankrom v. Williamson Flying Club Inc.
- Second Circuit – Money laundering: United States v. Goklu
- Fourth Department – Surrogate Court: Matter of Enrique Vasquez Juarez
- Fourth Department – Grand jury: People v. Vandoren
- Fourth Department – Probate will: Matter of Sydney Rae Watt
- Fourth Department – SEQRA: Seneca Meadows Inc. v. Town of Seneca Falls
Law News
- UPS claims NY fees and penalties are unconstitutional
- NY Court of Appeals to review judge’s potential ouster
- Digital mining operation sued by North Tonawanda neighbors
- Employment credit checks set to be illegal in NY
- Keurig K-Pods targeted in class-action lawsuit
- Appeals court remits drug case for ruling on Batson challenge
- Manhattan district attorney investigates sexual assault claims against Swalwell
- New trial ordered in NY case with anonymous jury





