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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 Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Thursday unanimously, by voice vote, agreed to report four pending judicial nominations to the Senate floor. Wolford is being […]
Obama nominates Wolford
Rochester attorney Elizabeth A. Wolford’s nomination for a federal judgeship is on its way to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. She was one of three people nominated for federal judgeships Thursday by President Barack Obama. Wolford is a partner at The Wolford Law Firm LLP where she concentrates her practice in the […]
Republicans block Geraci’s nomination
The Senate entered the weekend without taking action on 17 pending judicial nominations, including that of Monroe County Court Judge Frank P. Geraci Jr. who is being considered for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Thursday blocked a consent agreement on the nominations, proposed […]
Geraci’s nomination being blocked by Republican senator
The likelihood of Monroe County Court Judge Frank P. Geraci Jr.’s nomination for a federal judgeship being held over until at least after the November elections is increasing. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Thursday blocked a proposed consent agreement by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., on 17 nominations, including Judge Geraci’s, one of 12 […]
Geraci nomination sent to full Senate
Monroe County Court Judge Frank P. Geraci has one more hurdle to clear in his quest for a federal judgeship. The Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Thursday agreed to send his nomination to the full Senate for confirmation consideration. Judge Geraci’s was one in a block of five the committee voted on in a […]
Geraci nomination on committee’s agenda
The nomination of Monroe County Court Judge Frank P. Geraci Jr. for a federal judgeship is on the Thursday agenda of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. The committee meets at 10 a.m. in Washington, D.C. Judge Geraci’s nomination is one of nine listed, although any could be held over until the next executive business […]
Geraci’s nomination awaits hearing date
Things are moving along smoothly so far in Judge Frank P. Geraci Jr.’s pursuit of a federal judgeship on the U.S. District Court for the Western District. The next step is for the Senate Committee on the Judiciary to schedule a hearing, now that his questionnaire and American Bar Association rating have been submitted. Judge […]
Geraci’s nod for federal judgeship moves forward
The nomination of Monroe County Court Judge Frank P. Geraci Jr. is on its way to the Senate for the next step in the process of becoming a federal judge. President Barack Obama on Monday nominated Geraci for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, along with Judge Fernando M. Olguin […]
Green working through nomination process
The nomination of Monroe County District Attorney Michael C. Green for a federal judgeship is on the agenda Thursday for an executive business meeting of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Hearing expected soon in Green nomination
The nomination of Monroe County District Attorney Michael C. Green for a federal judgeship is before the Senate Judiciary Committee which is expected to schedule a hearing soon. Answers to the questionnaire are posted ...
Senate approval next for Green’s judgeship
Monroe County District Attorney Michael Green still has a few hurdles to clear before becoming a federal judge, but scaled a major one with a nomination from President Barack Obama.
Green nominated to District Court seat
Monroe County District Attorney Mike Green was officially nominated by President Barack Obama to a seat on the U.S. District Court, Western District of New York. Green has served as the district attorney since 2004, and now moves one step closer to a federal judgeship position.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Negligent performance: Rosenthal v. Syracuse University, et al.
- Second Circuit – Visual Artists Rights Act: Kerson v. Vermont Law School Inc.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Former foreclosure referee: Opinion 22-157
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – College honorarium: Opinion 22-156
- Second Circuit – Reasonable accommodation: Tafolla v. Heilig
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Primisch v. Peroxychem LLC
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Judicial candidacy: Opinion 22-155
- Fourth Department – Defamation: Lavine v. Glavin
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Law clerk: Opinion 22-154
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Review of another judge’s actions: Opinion 22-153
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Charitable contributions: Opinion 22-150
- Second Circuit – Class action settlement: Moses v. The New York Times Company
Law News
- Appeals court upholds conviction
- Federal lawsuit reinstated against jail officer over strip search, delayed release
- Hyzon to pay $25M penalty to settle alleged fraud charges by SEC
- NY appeals court reinstates lawsuit over contract to remove snow
- Fourth Department affirms $400K judgment in contract dispute
- Fourth Department affirms decision in NY property dispute
- Greenlight Networks selects Buffalo-based attorney as general counsel
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith
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