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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 (OCFS).
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.
NY appeals court overturns jail order in child support case
A New York appeals court has reversed a judge’s order that would have sent a man to jail for failing to pay child support.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Termination of trust: HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Trustee v. Campbell
- Fourth Department – Expert testimony: People v. Douse
- Second Circuit – Unlawful seizure: K.W. v. City of New York
- Second Circuit – Second Amendment: Christian v. James
- Fourth Department – Motion to renew: Brown v. State of New York
- Fourth Department – Adult Survivors Act: Jane Doe v. Moran, et al.
- Second Circuit – Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act: Article 13 LLC v. LaSalle Nat’l Bank Ass’n
- Fourth Department – Speedy trial: People v. Walker
- Fourth Department – Surrogacy: Matter of Baby A and Baby B.
- Fourth Department – Medical malpractice: Verebridge v. Harpreet Deol, et al.
- Fourth Department – Res judicata: Varma v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Law News
- 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
- Phillips Lytle names new Rochester office leader
- Court annuls New York State’s wetland regulations for failure to comply with SEQRA
- Driver who caused fatal MVA sued by victim’s mother
- NY Court of Appeals resolves Appellate Division inconsistency
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