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Judge Wolford to get NYSBA award
Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford is one of two women who will be honored by the Women in Law Section of the New York State Bar Association during its annual meeting in New York City.
Federal court announces grants
Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford has announced that the judges of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York have approved $35,000 in grants.
50 new citizens sworn in at Frontier Field
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York held its first naturalization ceremony in Rochester in more than two years.
Most claims dismissed in federal lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed most claims in a lawsuit against Hobart and William Smith Colleges filed by a former student who was accused of sexual misconduct with a co-ed […]
Motion seeks recusal of federal judge
Robert W. Wood, the lawyer for a man convicted of robbery, weapons and drug charges wants U.S. District Court Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to recuse herself from the case where […]
Wolford sworn in as federal judge
Rochester attorney Elizabeth A. Wolford has been sworn in to serve as a U.S. District judge for the Western District of New York. “While we will miss working with Liz […]
Wolford’s courtroom experience started early
You might say the law is in Elizabeth A. Wolford‘s blood. She was born in Buffalo while her father was a student at SUNY Buffalo Law School and she has […]
Wolford’s confirmation brings WNY bench to full complement
Rochester attorney Elizabeth A. Wolford has more than a birthday to celebrate next week. She will also be continuing with preparations to join the U.S. District Court for the Western […]
Confirmation is historic for multiple reasons
Not only is Elizabeth A. Wolford the first woman to serve on the federal bench in Western New York, but her nomination was the first U.S. District Court nomination nationally […]
Wolford confirmed to WNY federal court
Rochester attorney Elizabeth A. Wolford will be the first woman to serve on the federal bench in Western New York. The Senate voted 70-29 this morning to approve Wolford’s nomination to […]
Wolford’s nomination sent to Senate
The nomination of Rochester attorney Elizabeth A. Wolford is on its way to the full Senate, which will decide whether or not to confirm her for a federal judgeship. The […]
Wolford answers Republicans’ questions
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary is expected to decide Thursday whether or not to forward the nomination of Rochester attorney Elizabeth A. Wolford to the full Senate for a […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Appellate counsel: United States v. Samuels
- Fourth Department – Pre-answer motion to dismiss: Villalba v. City of Auburn, et al.
- Court of Appeals – Office of Children and Family Services: Lawyers for Children, et al. v. NYS Office of Children and Family Services, et a.
- Fourth Department – Assault: People v. Talley
- Court of Appeals – Family Court Act: Abdoch v. Abdoch
- Second Circuit – Medicaid: Bellin v. McDonald
- Fourth Department – Family Court: Sprague v. Younes
- Second Circuit – False Claims Act: United States of America v. Amazon.com Inc.
- Fourth Department – Notice of claim: Jarrod W.S. v. Jordan-Elbridge CSD, et al.
- Western District Case Notes
- Second Circuit – Distribution of a controlled substance: United States v. Parasmo
Law News
- Convictions reversed over illegal NY State Police search
- NY judge rejects motion to collect on Iowa court judgment
- Bronx prosecutor misses filing deadline by 12 seconds
- Second-degree murder count reversed, leaving first-degree conviction
- Court of Appeals ends foster care program
- Experts highlight tax and regulatory changes
- NY appeals court reinstates robbery indictment
- Court of Appeals affirms convictions despite tainted transcript
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