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Judge Lippmann takes on ‘zombie’ debts
Creditors will have to submit stronger and more detailed proof of debts when taking debtors to court, under new reforms announced Wednesday by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman during his annual […]
Judge Lippman takes on ‘zombie’ debts
Creditors will have to submit stronger and more detailed proof of debts when taking debtors to court, under new reforms announced Wednesday by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman during his annual […]
New pro bono initiatives, criminal reforms proposed
Law school semesters dedicated to pro bono service and using non-lawyers for pro bono work, two first-in-the-nation programs, are among new initiatives proposed by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman on Tuesday […]
Judge Lippman brings hearing series to Buffalo
When Ursula M. Anderson, a retired doctor living in Cattaraugus County, was scammed by a roofing contractor three years ago, she did not know where to turn. She had gotten […]
State to set up special human trafficking courts
A statewide system of courts to help victims of human trafficking lead productive lives is being established in New York. Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman announced Wednesday morning that the system […]
Lippman schedules fall hearings
New York state Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman will be conducting his annual hearings on civil legal services beginning Sept. 17 in Albany when he will hear a panel in the […]
Lippman looks to in-house counsel for pro bono work
Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman on Wednesday announced the formation of a statewide committee to examine the potential impact that in-house counsel in New York can make in narrowing the state’s […]
Committee tasked with narrowing ‘justice gap’
New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman on Tuesday announced an advisory group to examine the role that non-lawyer advocates can play in bridging the state’s justice gap. The Committee on […]
‘Gideon’ highlights Law Day speeches
Up to 25 counties could receive funds from a new $12 million pool to represent indigent criminal defendants in urban, rural and suburban communities. Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman announced the […]
Lippman announces new pro bono requirements
New attorneys being admitted to practice in New York will be required to report pro bono service and contributions. The new initiative, effective immediately, was announced on Law Day by […]
State Law Day activities planned
Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman planned to mark Law Day today with a program at the state Court of Appeals. Joining him to talk about the national Law Day topic, “Realizing […]
Lippman participates in White House forum
Nonlawyers could soon be helping the New York legal community in its efforts to try to meet civil legal service needs. Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman told a panel in Washington, […]
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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