Some Damon Morey attorneys jump to Harris Beach
Harris Beach PLLC is expanding its statewide health care practice with the addition of four partners, all formerly with the Buffalo law firm Damon Morey LLP. The new partners are […]
Attorneys secure $7.7M asbestos verdict
Amber R. Long and Keith W. Binder, associates with Levy Konigsberg LLP, made history Dec. 19 when a Syracuse jury awarded $7.7 million to the family of a deceased bus […]
Attorneys join Young Professionals Board
Jayla Burton, associate attorney with Adams Bell Adams P.C.; Bryan Steed, an intern with the Appellate Division Law Library; and Lindsey Zullo, an attorney with Harris Beach PLLC, are among […]
Godzilla proves even giant monsters need lawyers
He spews radioactive fire, razes cities and pummels creatures from Earth and beyond, but even Godzilla needs a good lawyer sometimes. After all, you don’t survive 60 years in the […]
Big screen changes lives of extras – for the better
Look, there — standing next to the Crossroads Building, just before the armored car comes barreling down the street into view — an image of attorney Avik Ganguly flashes by […]
HESC announces funds for legal loan forgiveness
Attorneys who wish to continue in public service as a prosecuting attorney or public defender can receive help with their student loan debt from New York state. The Higher Education […]
NYSBA attorneys compete for foosball cup
As the NCAA tournament winds down, New York state lawyers have gone retro, turning to foosball and pinball. About 50 signed up for the first New York State Bar Association […]
Bond attorneys honored for pro bono work
Three Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC attorneys have achieved Empire Counsel status in 2013 by each providing more than 50 hours of pro bono services. James Holahan, Katherine S. McClung […]
12 Phillips Lytle attorneys honored
Twelve attorneys from Phillips Lytle LLP were honored by the New York State Bar Association for their pro bono work under the auspices of the Empire State Counsel Program. Established […]
Attorneys address oil, gas interests
Hiscock & Barclay LLP Attorneys Yvonne E. Hennessey and Danielle E. Mettler were scheduled to speak on the opening of the Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York’s annual […]
Woods Oviatt grows with Fix Spindelman attorneys
Attorneys from the firms Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP and Fix Spindelman Brovitz & Goldman PC first worked together on a case more than 30 years ago. Since that time, their […]
App roundup: CLE, jury selection and more
Here’s a closer look at some new apps targeted at attorneys: JuryStar Jury selection is a popular subject matter for apps and based on feedback from litigators, JuryStar has released […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Liebetreu v. Sennett
- Second Circuit – Supervised release: United States v. Salvador
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of Alejandro G.-P and Neymar G.-P
- Fourth Department – Deaf juror: People v. Fleming
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Feldt
- Second Circuit – Arbitration agreement: The NY and Presbyterian Hosp. v. NYS Nurses Assoc.
- 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.
Law News
- Second Circuit reverses ruling in religious discrimination case
- NY state must pay $25,000 for prison attack
- ‘Smart glasses’ banned in NY court facilities
- 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







