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Fourth Department affirms decision in NY property dispute
A New York appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling in a property dispute with a minor modification.
Appeals court cancels fine against Rochester nursing home
A New York appeals court has canceled a fine imposed against a Rochester nursing home by the state Health Department.
Weapon conviction overturned due to ‘unlawful police conduct’
A New York appeals court has reversed a weapon conviction because of “unlawful police conduct.”
Grandparents’ visitation petition reinstated
A New York appeals court has reversed a lower court ruling in a case where the judge denied a petition from a couple seeking visitation rights with their grandchildren.
Defamation lawsuit from state official accused of leaking is dismissed
A New York appeals court has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by a state official accused of leaking information to the news media.
Syracuse attorney suspended from law practice
A Syracuse attorney accused of misconduct has been suspended from practicing law for six months.
New trial ordered in kidnapping case over illegally obtained evidence
A New York appeals court has reversed kidnapping convictions and ordered a new trial because evidence in the case was illegally obtained.
Split court reverses some convictions after judge refused request for examination of defendant
In a split decision, a New York appeals court has reversed part of a verdict.
Fourth Department reserves decision; judge didn’t rule on defense motion
A New York appeals court has sent a case back to the lower court to make a ruling on a defense motion.
Appeals court reverses sex offender conviction over trial evidence issue
A New York appeals court has reversed a conviction because the evidence presented at trial did not match the accusations contained in the indictment.
Hearing ordered in murder case after police eavesdropped on defendant’s calls with lawyer
A New York appeals court has ordered a hearing in a murder case to consider a motion to vacate the guilty verdict.
Fourth Department reverses conviction in drunk driving case
A New York appeals court has dismissed an indictment in a drunk driving case because of an error in the jury selection process.
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Long-arm jurisdiction: Northwell Health Inc. v. Group Hospitalization and Medical Services Inc.
- Fourth Department – Motor vehicle accident: Thurston v. Howard
- Western District Case Notes
- Fourth Department – Disclosure: People v. Smith
- Second Circuit – Petition for bail: Fulton v. Mullin
- Fourth Department – Breach of lease agreement: Three Buds, LLC v. NCTBP Calabrese LLC
- Second Circuit – Expert testimony: Rutledge v. Walgreen Co.; Phippen v. Walgreen Co.
- Second Circuit – Congestion pricing: County of Rockland v. Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Auth.
- Fourth Department – Apartment search: People v. Shaw
- Fourth Department – Vicarious liability: Sarah R. v. Crouse Health Hospital
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. Schindler
Law News
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case
- NY appeals court reinstates slip-and-fall lawsuit
- Charter Communications must pay penalty for retaliation against employee
- Webster resident named to lead national court reporter group
- NY appeals court affirms rape conviction, rejects speedy trial claim
- Telesca Center for Justice gets $90,000 in state funding
- Trevett Cristo P.C. celebrates 100th anniversary