Cuomo extends primary petition deadline
An additional five days has been added to the period to gather signatures for designating petitions for the 2014 state and local primary elections. The extension takes into account the […]
FLTG extends fiber-optic network
Building on the largest, privately owned fiber-optic network in New York state, Finger Lakes Technologies Group Inc. has extended its network to 1,300 miles. FLTG continues to build out its […]
White House: Short-term hike of debt limit possible
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats intend to introduce legislation by mid-week to raise the nation’s debt limit without the unrelated conditions Republicans have said they intend to seek, officials said Monday, […]
Court seems skeptical about gov’t extension
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed skeptical Tuesday about government claims that it should be allowed more time to sue some fund executives for securities fraud. The high court on […]
Historic building tax credit extended
The “fiscal cliff” deal reached Jan. 1 also will mean a two-year extension of a program that aids the restoration of historic buildings in urban areas. The New Markets Tax […]
Extension for COA judgeship applications
The New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination has extended the deadline for submitting applications for the current vacancy on the Court of Appeals, created by Nov. 6 death of […]
Elections board extends absentee deadline
ALBANY — New Yorkers will have extra time to apply for an absentee ballot in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The state Board of Elections met in an emergency meeting […]
President signs bankruptcy judge extension law
President Barack Obama has signed into law a measure that extends for five more years 29 federal bankruptcy judgeships that were set to expire. The Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension […]
House extends aviation programs
WASHINGTON — The House has approved a temporary extension of Federal Aviation Administration programs, avoiding a shutdown of the agency as lawmakers work out their last remaining differences on a […]
FLTG Inc. South completes fiber-optic extension
Southern Tier business customers now have access to broadband Internet and telecommunications services, with the extension of Finger Lakes Technologies Group Inc.’s fiber-optic network. FLTG’s fiber-optic network has been extended […]
IRS continues foreign account disclosure program
In February, the Internal Revenue Service announced it would extend its popular (and lucrative to the government) voluntary disclosure initiative program to help taxpayers with undisclosed income in foreign banks or hidden offshore accounts to resolve the issue with the IRS.
Bin Laden’s death sparks new talk over Patriot Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Freshman Republican Randy Hultgren had no problem voting against extending the Patriot Act in February. But the death of Osama bin Laden, just weeks before part of the terrorist-fighting law expires, raises new questions for the Illinois congressman.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Brenda L. M. v. James R. K.
- Fourth Department – Noncustodial parent visitation: Jones v. Serna
- Second Circuit – Securities Exchange Act: 20230930-DK-Butterfly-1 Inc. v. HBC Invs. LLC
- 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
Law News
- Erie County Jail inmate lawsuit to move forward
- The Daily Record honors 130 attorneys with 2026 Power Lists for Law
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Real Estate Law Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Trusts and Estates Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Litigation Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Labor & Employment Law Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Power 50 Law List
- Second Circuit reverses ruling in religious discrimination case involving COVID vaccination





