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GOP upset win in NY portends challenge for Obama
NEW YORK CITY — Democrat David Weprin has conceded defeat in the New York special election to replace Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner. Weprin released a statement Wednesday morning saying he had called ...
Consumer protection bureau up and running
The long awaited Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officially opened its doors on Thursday, although without a confirmed director and with potentially diminished powers as a result of a House of Representatives bill to weaken the agency (HR 1315).
House tries to shackle sway of new consumer agency
WASHINGTON — The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officially opens its doors Thursday with the House considering legislation that could restrict its authority to act against abuses of the financial system.
House Republicans: Down with squiggly light bulbs
WASHINGTON — How many government bureaucrats does it take to screw in a light bulb? A lot of House Republicans think the answer should be "none." They say the government should just stay out of it. To them, those newfangled curly fluorescent light bulbs are the last straw ...
Slaughter pushes for China currency reform
Rep. Louise Slaughter of Fairport Monday led 130 members of the House in a request that Congress take action on legislation that would force China to stop unfair trade practices. She called America’s willingness to allow China to devalue ...
House to take up major overhaul of patent system
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House on Wednesday took up the most far-reaching overhaul of the patent system in 60 years, a bill that leaders in both parties said would make it easier for inventors to get their innovations to market and help put people back to work.
Debate scheduled in NY House 26 race
BUFFALO — Three candidates running for New York's open upstate congressional seat will debate for the first time next week. Democrat Kathleen Hochul, Republican Jane Corwin and Tea Party candidate Jack Davis will meet in Buffalo May 12.
4 now on ballot for special election for House
BUFFALO — New York elections officials say businessman Jack Davis has made it on to the ballot for next month's special election to fill a vacant western New York congressional seat. Meanwhile, Iraq war veteran David Bellavia has put a hold on his congressional hopes.
What’s the future of public broadcasting?
Earlier this month, the House of Representatives voted to stop National Public Radio (NPR) from receiving federal funds and to keep stations from using federal funds to purchase NPR programming or to use federal funds to develop new programs. Such programming is heard on several stations in the greater Rochester area, including WXXI (AM 1370) and includes such widely heard programs as “Morning E[...]
House votes to end emergency mortgage aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House voted Friday to kill mortgage assistance for homeowners who have lost their jobs or become ill, as the two parties battled over how to balance frugality and compassion at a time of enormous budget deficits.
GOP endorses assemblywoman for 26th District
BUFFALO — Upstate New York Republican leaders have endorsed a Buffalo-area assemblywoman for fallen U.S. Rep. Chris Lee's seat. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has yet to schedule a special election ...
House takes first step toward health care repeal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Confronting President Barack Obama, the new Republican-led House took a first step Friday toward a symbolic vote to repeal his landmark health care overhaul law, which would provide coverage to more than 30 million now uninsured.
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Class certification: Arkansas Teachers Retirement System V. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
- Fourth Department – Show-up identification: People v. Waggoner
- Fourth Department – Association: Victory Village Tenants Assoc. v. Evergreen Communities, et al.
- Second Circuit – In personam jurisdiction: Kaplan v. Bank Saderat PLC
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Verdugo v. Fox Building Group
- Fourth Department – Out-of-possession landlord: Truax v. M.D. Meyer’s Properties
- Fourth Department – Discovery: Sylvester v. Sanders
- Fourth Department – Out-of-possession landlord: Smith v. Marshall Farms Group, et al.
- Second Circuit – Supervised release: United States v. Francis
- Fourth Department – Court of Claims: Santiago v. State of New York
- Fourth Department – Peremptory challenge: People v. Santiago
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Scime v. Hale Northeastern
Law News
- NY ethics panel says judges can join NRA
- Harter Secrest & Emery LLP names partner-in-charge of Buffalo office
- Banned professor sues SUNY Fredonia leaders
- Hochul signs law requiring unemployment insurance information from employers
- Appeals court cancels fine against Rochester nursing home
- Deal reached to protect reproductive health care rights at Jefferson County jail
- $1.5M settlement reached in fatal shooting by Canandaigua police officer
- Orleans County lawsuit against Genesee County threatens STAMP development
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