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Attorneys presented with Dillon Awards for child advocacy
The 2025 Hon. Michael F. Dillon Attorney for Children Awards were presented in the Fourth Department in Rochester.
Court of Appeals ends foster care program
New York state’s highest court has ruled that a foster care program was improperly created by the Office of Children and Family Services.
NY Court of Appeals resolves Appellate Division inconsistency
New York state’s highest court has reversed a lower court ruling finding that an attorney for the child (AFC) has the authority to appeal a custody determination when neither parent challenges the determination.
Appeals court affirms custody issue, but reverses $18,000 sanction
A state appeals court has reversed a Monroe County Family Court judge’s decision in a child custody case to find the mother in contempt, fine her $250 and impose an $18,000 sanction.
NY appeals court reverses child custody decision, remits case to Family Court
A New York appeals court has sent a case back to the lower court for a hearing on possible changes to a child visitation order.
Judge censured for refusing to marry same-sex couple
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct determined that a Syracuse judge should be censured for refusing to conduct a same-sex marriage.
Rochester man sues to get cats back from ex-girlfriend
A Rochester man is suing his ex-girlfriend in state Supreme Court over two cats he claims she is “wrongfully detaining.”
NY appeals court cancels order of protection
A state appeals court has reversed an order of protection from Monroe County Family Court because of a lack of evidence.
Grandson’s estate keeps property after grandson kills grandfather
The estate of a man who killed his grandfather hours before taking his own life will keep the property the grandfather gave to the grandson.
NY appeals court reverses robbery conviction over youth status
A state appeals court has reversed a robbery conviction and sent the case back to determine if the matter should be removed to Family Court.
NY appeals court reverses child custody order
An appeals court reversed a decision that granted a mother sole custody of her child and allowed her to relocate to Massachusetts.
NY appeals court reverses child name change order
A New York appeals court has reversed a lower court ruling that approved the name change of a girl despite her father’s opposition.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
- Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
- Fourth Department – Due process: People v. Pulley
- Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Guerra
- Second Circuit – Death results clause: United States v. Parks
- Fourth Department – Suppression: People v. Post
- Court of Appeals – Mandated judicial retirement: Miller, et al. v. State of New York, et al.
- Fourth Department – Judicial misconduct: Pitts-Davis v. The Onondaga County DA
- Second Circuit – Property demolition: Levin, Vodka Properties LLC v. City of Buffalo
Law News
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
- Attorney and law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
- New rule requires NY judges to visit detention sites
- Split NY Court of Appeals affirms assault conviction
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