There’s a crowdfunding site to help fight legal battles
When online crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe debuted, people hoping to invent and sell a better bottle opener, those in need of help with medical bills and all sorts […]
NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Fundraising
NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Fundraising – Court Clerks Opinion 14-68 Background: A town justice asked whether he may permit the court clerk to assume an […]
NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics — Fundraising: Opinion 14-08
NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics Fundraising Solicitation of Funds — Behind-the-scenes Activities Opinion 14-08 Background: The inquiring judge asked if it is ethically permissible for him to continue participating […]
NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics — Fundraising: Opinion 13-73
NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics Fundraising Bar Association — Foundation Improving the Legal System Opinion 13-73 Background: The inquiring judge states that the chief judge plans to establish an […]
Employee campaign supports breast cancer research
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has come to an end with a “pink explosion” at the DiMarco Group, DiMarco Constructors, Baldwin Real Estate and ADMAR Construction Equipment & Supplies locations across […]
NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics — Fundraising: Opinion 12-86
NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics Fundraising Non-judicial Event Co-sponsors Opinion 12-86 Background: The inquiring judge chairs a judge’s association planning committee for an upcoming educational conference regarding the past, […]
Al Sigl’s dollar campaign
More than 440,000 blue envelopes will be arriving in mailboxes across the region as part of a one-of-a-kind campaign to help Al Sigl Community of Agencies bring greater abilities to […]
Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics — Fundraising — Advertising: Opinion 12-61
NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics Fundraising — Advertising Corrective Actions Opinion 12-61 Background: The inquiring judge asked what actions he should take regarding an advertisement for a fundraising event […]
Legal services providers launch justice campaign
A goal of $250,000 is set for the 26th annual Campaign for Justice, one of the most successful civil legal service fundraising campaigns in the country, organizers of the event […]
Al Sigl fundraising event
Walk, roll, and cheer for abilities at the Al Sigl Community WalkAbout on Oct. 28, inside Eastview Mall. Last year, more than 1,300 took part in the Halloween-themed event to […]
Fundraising professionals to honor philanthropists
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Genesee Valley Chapter will honor the contributions of community philanthropists and fundraising professionals on National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 9 during a luncheon at the […]
Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics — Fundraising: Opinion 11-107
NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics Fundraising Award Ceremony Presenter Opinion 11-107 Background: A judge who presides over criminal matters was invited to attend a fundraising event for a not-for-profit […]
Case Digests
- 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
- Second Circuit – Arbitration agreement: The NY and Presbyterian Hosp. v. NYS Nurses Assoc.
- Fourth Department – Termination of parental rights: Matter of Kal-El F.
- Court of Appeals – Probation: People v. Brazeal; People v. Lora
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- Erie County Jail inmate lawsuit to move forward
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- 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
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Power 50 Law List
- Second Circuit reverses ruling in religious discrimination case involving COVID vaccination




