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Oneidas suing gaming commission over documents
The Oneida Indian Nation is suing the New York State Gaming Commission for not releasing documents related to how it reached its decision last year on applications for three proposed casinos. Attorneys for the Nation filed an Article 78 challenge Friday in Supreme Court in Schenectady County, claiming the gaming commission is wrongfully withholding records […]
2015 Venture Challenge to begin
The Rochester Venture Challenge, formerly known as the Rochester Regional Business Plan Contest, will begin accepting applications on Jan. 2, 2015. The goal of the venture challenge is to encourage entrepreneurship among those who enter while recognizing and rewarding the most promising new ventures and start-up companies in the nine-county Finger Lakes Region. Companies compete […]
Applications being taken for COA judgeship
The New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination is seeking recommendations and applications for an upcoming vacancy at the Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court. A vacancy will exist as of Jan. 1, due to the mandatory retirement of Judge Robert S. Smith. Under the state Constitution, judges of the court must retire at […]
Final date for COA applicants
The New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination on Tuesday issued a final public reminder to prospective candidates who wish to submit applications for the upcoming vacancy on the Court of Appeals. A vacancy will occur Nov. 29 with the expiring term of Senior Associate Judge Victoria A. Graffeo, who is seeking reappointment. Applications must […]
Applications for charity van due Monday
The Rochester Area Ford Dealers are accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for a new van through the 2014 Ford Friendship Express program. Applications and guidelines are available at www.RochesterAreaFordDealers.com under the “local events” tab. All applications from organizations in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario and Wayne counties must be received by Dec. 30 to be eligibl[...]
Federal clerkship applications accepted
The Criminal Justice Act Committee of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is accepting applications for service on the court’s Criminal Justice Act Panel. CJA Panel Members, who must be admitted to practice before the court, represent indigent criminal defendants and petitioners for habeas corpus. The court seeks attorneys of superior experience […]
Manning & Napier accepts scholarship applications
Manning & Napier is accepting applications for its scholarship program which was developed in 2004 to promote academic excellence within the Greater Rochester community. Since then, the program has grown to award more than $280,000 to students throughout the area as they prepare for the next phase of academic development. “Manning & Napier is pleased […]
Extension for COA judgeship applications
The New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination has extended the deadline for submitting applications for the current vacancy on the Court of Appeals, created by Nov. 6 death of Associate Judge Theodore T. Jones. Applications for the vacancy, originally due Dec. 18, must now be submitted to the commission no later than Dec. 21. […]
Ford Friendship Express applications available
The Rochester Area Ford Dealers will again be providing “new wheels” to local nonprofit organizations in need of transportation. Groups interested in applying to the 2013 Ford Friendship Express program can download an application online at www.rochesterareaforddealers.com “Through the program, we are honored to have the ability to give back to the community by donating […]
US unemployment aid applications fall to 377K
WASHINGTON — The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week for the first time in five weeks. But the drop suggests only modest job growth after three months of weak hiring. The Labor Department said Thursday that applications for weekly benefits dropped by 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 377,000. That’s […]
Unemployment apps hover near low levels
WASHINGTON — Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week. But the overall level stayed low enough to suggest the job market is strengthening. The Labor Department said Thursday that weekly applications increased by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 362,000. The four-week average, which smooths week-to-week fluctuations, remained at roughly 355,000. That’s essentially uncha[...]
Unemployment applications drop to a 4-year low
WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits in the U.S. fell to the lowest point in almost four years last week, the latest signal that the job market is steadily improving. Weekly applications for unemployment benefits dropped 13,000 to a seasonally adjusted 348,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. It was the fourth drop […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Hausrath Landscape Maintenance Inc. v. Caravan Facilities Management LLC
- Second Circuit – New York Child Victim’s Act: Kane v. Mount Pleasant CSD; Coe v. Eastport Union Free School
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Appointing law clerk: Opinion 22-149
- Fourth Department – Bill of particulars: Harris v. Rome Memorial Hospital, et al.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Accusations against co-judge: Opinion 22-148
- Fourth Department – Medicaid: Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Home v. NYS Dept. of Health
- Fourth Department – Criminal possession of a firearm: People v. Wilson
- Fourth Department – Promoting prostitution: People v. Watts
- Second Circuit – Class certification: Arkansas Teachers Retirement System V. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
- Fourth Department – Show-up identification: People v. Waggoner
- Fourth Department – Association: Victory Village Tenants Assoc. v. Evergreen Communities, et al.
- Second Circuit – In personam jurisdiction: Kaplan v. Bank Saderat PLC
Law News
- Greenlight Networks selects Buffalo-based attorney as general counsel
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith
- Rochester man sues Geneseo police, alleging false arrest, assault
- The Daily Record’s Power List for Intellectual Property 2023
- NY ethics panel says judges can join NRA
- Harter Secrest & Emery LLP names partner-in-charge of Buffalo office
- Banned professor sues SUNY Fredonia leaders
- Hochul signs law requiring unemployment insurance information from employers
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