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Teen motherhood challenges discussed
The author of a new book on teen motherhood will be in Rochester today for a launch party and book signing at 6 p.m. at One Restaurant and Lounge, 1 Ryan Alley. LaShunda Leslie Smith, author of “The Journey of a Teenage Mother,” will talk about her unique book featuring 13 former teenage mothers exploring […]
Attorney writes transgender treatise
As a transgender person, attorney Ally Windsor Howell of Elmira is acutely aware of the unique legal challenges transgender people face. From what should be relatively uncomplicated things like changing a name or gender on legal documents to much more serious issues such as discrimination, denial of benefits and an indifference to violence against transgender […]
Author: Teach girls how to avoid crime
Families live in a society where threats to the safety of their daughters are more prevalent than ever and one where many parents no longer have control of the dangers faced by their kids, according to a high-profile criminal profiler and author. And some threats, thanks to the behavior and inattention of parents, are allowed […]
Bach honored by Florida public defender’s office
Amy Bach of Rochester, author of “Ordinary Injustice, How America Holds Court” and founder of Measures for Justice, recently received the Gideon Award from Palm Beach County Public Defender Carey Haughwout and the staff of the Office of the Public Defender. The award recognizes Bach’s efforts to support equal justice for indigent communities. Since 2003, […]
Justice Morris combines legal principles and Harry Potter
Brighton Town Court justice, author, Monroe Community College professor and Girl Scout leader Karen Morris said she started reading J.K. Rowling’s famous Harry Potter series because she likes to stay informed about the things that interested both students and Scouts alike.
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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