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Public service lawyers honored
Four attorneys working in the public sector, including one from Rochester, have received $4,000 grants to help defray the cost of their student loans, the New York State Bar Association […]
HUD grants record awards for homeless aid
Rochester-area homeless assistance providers received good news from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development this week. HUD’s annual Continuum of Care grants awarded over $8 million to 29 Rochester agencies […]
HUD awards mean more senior housing
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced grants totaling over $91 million to nonprofit organizations across New York state for the development of affordable, accessible housing […]
NOFA-NY announces winter conference
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York will present “The Cooperative Economy” Jan. 20-22 at its 2012 winter at the Saratoga Hilton & City Center. This year will mark […]
Grants will create and retain 695 jobs
The approval of $4.2 million in Community Development Block Grant Economic Development awards, announced this week by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, will benefit businesses across the state, ranging from small […]
NYSBA offers grants to help repay student loans
Government and public interest lawyers burdened by student loan debt can apply for grants through the New York State Bar Association. Attorneys must have practiced for at least five years […]
Bar foundation announces grants
The Foundation of the Monroe County Bar is awarding seven grants totaling $29,526 to support charitable and humane programs that are vital not only to the legal community, but the community as a whole. The grants are made possible through the foundation’s annual ...
House proposes deep cuts to LSC funding
The cuts just keep coming. The House Appropriations Committee is proposing to cut Legal Services Corp. funding by $104 million for fiscal 2012, which would roll it back to 1999 levels. That comes on the heels of a $15.8 million reduction this fiscal year.
Rochester Animal Services in contest
Thanks to the thousands of animal lovers who voted for Rochester Animal Services, the local shelter won a spot in this year’s “ASPCA $100,000 Challenge,” competing for grants totaling $300,000, including a top prize of $100,000.
Gillibrand focuses on small biz
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand today unveiled an ambitious plan to increase the number of small businesses both in New York and nationwide. The crux of Gillibrand's plan involves providing more early capital to business startups ...
Slaughter announces local firefighter grants
Rep. Louise Slaughter of Fairport has announced two grants from the federal government that will benefit Western New York fire companies. The Rochester Fire Department is set to receive more than $252,000 ...
Community grants announced
NextGen Rochester, an initiative of Rochester Area Community Foundation, is awarding $13,780 in grants to eight local organizations and programs. Grant amounts range from $750 to $2,500 for a variety of programs.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Possession of a controlled substance: People v. Clark
- Fourth Department – Visitation agreement: Diedrichs-Wheeler v. McAvoy
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Delisle v. FBBT/US Properties, LLC
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
- Fourth Department – Bifurcation: Calvaneso v. Mochol
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
- Second Circuit – Civil forfeiture: United States v. The M/Y Amadea, a Motor Yacht
- Second Circuit – Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: United States v. Simmons
- Court of Appeals – Sentencing: People v. Flesch
Law News
- NY appeals court reverses burglary conviction over plea issue
- Side effect of NY auto insurance reform: costly lawsuits to prove damages
- NY appeals court reduces sentence for man who fired at deputies
- Telesca Center for Justice names new executive director
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
- Attorneys presented with Dillon Awards for child advocacy
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