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Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for an investigation into allegations that former state Supreme Court Justice Matthew Rosenbaum sexually abused his secretary.
Judge in Westchester County admonished by NY watchdog agency
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has determined that state Supreme Court Justice Lewis J. Lubell should be admonished.
Judge removed in Washington County after drawing gun in court
New York state’s highest court has removed a judge in Washington County because he drew a handgun in court.
Judge in Cattaraugus County resigns
A town justice in Cattaraugus County has resigned while under investigation for various alleged ethical violations. The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced Tuesday that Gary Chamberlain, a […]
Perinton Justice Klonick winding down career
Perinton Town Justice Thomas A. Klonick has just completed a 12-year stint as a member and former chairman of the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, but he experienced […]
Judicial watchdog seeks reforms
Despite perennial inaction by lawmakers, the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has once again recommended three reforms related to the Commission’s duties. The 290-page annual report included a […]
Commentary: Demystifying the work of the Commission on Judicial Conduct
Last year, I was chosen by the members of the Commission on Judicial Conduct to be its chair — an honor I accepted with great respect for both the Judiciary […]
Judicial resignations up; disciplinary measures down
A call for more transparency in disciplinary matters involving judges is being renewed by the state Commission on Judicial Conduct, which publicly issued its annual report Monday. “We’ve been advocating […]
Klonick re-elected commission chair
Perinton Town Justice Thomas A. Klonick has been re-elected chair of the state Commission on Judicial Conduct for another two-year term. Justice Klonick has been a member of the commission […]
Judicial Conduct Comm. releases 2013 statistics
Twelve of the state’s more than 3,000 judges left office last year as the result of investigations by the state Commission on Judicial Conduct. Two of the them were removed, […]
Chautauqua judge disciplined
The state Commission on Judicial Conduct has determined that David A. Prince, a justice of the Pomfret Town Court and Fredonia Village Court, Chautauqua County, should be admonished. In a […]
CJC: Albany County judge should be removed
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has determined that Cathryn M. Doyle, a judge of the Surrogate’s Court in Albany County, should be removed from office. In a […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Possession of a controlled substance: People v. Clark
- Fourth Department – Visitation agreement: Diedrichs-Wheeler v. McAvoy
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Delisle v. FBBT/US Properties, LLC
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
- Fourth Department – Bifurcation: Calvaneso v. Mochol
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
- Second Circuit – Civil forfeiture: United States v. The M/Y Amadea, a Motor Yacht
- Second Circuit – Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: United States v. Simmons
- Court of Appeals – Sentencing: People v. Flesch
Law News
- NY appeals court reverses burglary conviction over plea issue
- Side effect of NY auto insurance reform: costly lawsuits to prove damages
- NY appeals court reduces sentence for man who fired at deputies
- Telesca Center for Justice names new executive director
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
- Attorneys presented with Dillon Awards for child advocacy
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