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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.
NY appeals court reverses assault, gun plea over flawed colloquy
In a split decision, a New York appeals court has reversed assault and gun convictions because of a dubious plea colloquy.
NY appeals court orders new trial in voyeurism case
A New York appeals court has ordered a new trial for a man accused of photographing a woman as she showered.
NY judges challenge mandatory retirement age
Three New York State Supreme Court justices have filed a legal challenge to the state’s mandatory retirement rules.
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 […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Termination of parental rights: Matter of Kal-El F.
- Court of Appeals – Probation: People v. Brazeal; People v. Lora
- Fourth Department – Certificate of compliance: People v. Crews
- Fourth Department – Traffic stop: — Vehicle identification People v. Camber
- Court of Appeals – Public works projects: Walton, et al. v. Comfort Systems USA (Syracuse) Inc.
- Second Circuit – Malicious prosecution: Chapdelaine v. Desjardin
- Fourth Department – Collateral estoppel: Busch v. County of Erie, et al.
- Court of Appeals – Best evidence rule: People v. Coggins
- Fourth Department – Unlawful inventory search: People v. Boatwright
- Second Circuit – Fossil-fuel powered appliances: Assoc. of Contracting Plumbers v. CNY; Mulhem Gas Co., v. Mosley
- Fourth Department – Dismissal of the indictment: People v. Anderson
Law News
- U.S. Attorney for the Northern District headquarters shifting to Albany
- NY appeals court changes sex offender’s risk level
- Rochester man accused of threatening President Trump’s son
- Legal Aid Society of Rochester leader retiring
- NY appeals court overturns weapon conviction on discovery issue
- Genesee Valley Club to pay $1.05M to settle federal case
- Major Rochester-area auto dealer accused of fraud in federal loan program
- Rochester attorney Donald O. Chesworth Jr. has died
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