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Federal appeals court strikes down NY marijuana license rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that New York state’s marijuana dispensary licensing system is unconstitutional.
Justice Dept. seeks appeal in health overhaul case
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department asked a full federal appeals court Friday to take up a case that has endangered subsidies helping millions of low- and middle-income people to afford […]
Appeals court: States can’t ban gay marriage
DENVER (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that states must allow gay couples to marry, finding the Constitution protects same-sex relationships and putting a remarkable legal winning streak […]
Court upholds EPA emission standards
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s emission standards for mercury and other hazardous air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired power plants. In […]
Utah turns to higher court to halt gay marriage
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah state lawyers have again turned to a Denver-based federal appeals court in their bid to put a stop to gay couples getting married, saying the […]
Appeals court sides with employers on arbitration
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has ruled that employers can require their workers to sign arbitration agreements waiving all rights to class action lawsuits over workplace grievances. The ruling […]
Marvel keeps Spider-Man, X-Men comics
NEW YORK — Spider-Man, Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk can continue to reside in Marvel’s offices after a federal appeals court Thursday rejected an ownership claim by the children […]
Court: Ex-NY Senate leader can face trial
NEW YORK — A federal appeals court says former New York Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno can be tried on two counts of mail fraud despite his claims it would […]
Appeals court: Anti-terror law needs more review
NEW YORK — A federal appeals court in New York has ruled that an anti-terrorism law needs to be reviewed further. The law allows the military to detain people suspected […]
Court upholds ex-billionaire’s conviction
NEW YORK — A federal appeals court in New York City is upholding the conviction of a onetime billionaire on insider trading charges. Lawyers for Raj Rajaratnam had argued on […]
Madoff victims can’t sue big banks, court rules
NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has blocked a trustee from recovering money for victims of Bernard Madoff’s mammoth fraud from major financial institutions. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court […]
Court to review overturned conviction
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court is taking another look at a three-judge panel’s decision to overturn the military commission conviction of an alleged al-Qaida propagandist. In January, a three-judge […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Anti-Injunction Act: Mutual Fund Opt-Out Plaintiffs v. Calamari
- Fourth Department – Premises liability: Polisoto v. St. Gregory The Great Roman Catholic Church
- Fourth Department – Highway design: Montes v. City of Rochester, et al.
- 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
Law News
- NY appeals court affirms weapon conviction rejecting illegal stop claims
- Nursing home worker accused of stealing from residents
- 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
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