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Lawsuits allege hotel chains ignored human trafficking
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lawyers representing human trafficking victims want a single federal judge to oversee multiple lawsuits alleging that major hotel chains have ignored human trafficking taking place on their premises. Attorneys have asked a federal panel to consolidate at least 21 such lawsuits pending in 11 states into a single case in federal […]
NY mulls training hotel workers to spot human trafficking
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A legislative proposal introduced in the New York state Legislature would require training for hotel workers in how to recognize signs of human trafficking. The measure is sponsored by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Sen. Jesse Hamilton, both Democrats. Supporters say trafficking victims are sometimes housed in hotels and motels, where they […]
Program will help ID human trafficking victims
A client sitting across from an attorney may be charged with prostitution or drug dealing. What the attorney may not realize is the client is both a crime suspect and a crime victim. As a victim of human trafficking, she was coerced into the illegal activity. Human trafficking victims also can be household nannies, landscapers, […]
Rochesterians charged in human trafficking ring
Seven people have been charged in four separate criminal complaints with sex trafficking of a minor and conspiracy to sex traffic minors. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison for each victim, a maximum of life and a $250,000 fine. Charged are Stephen Jones, 27; Kasandra Weeks, 22; Leeosha Allen, […]
Spreading awareness of human trafficking
Since May 2013, 29 victims of human trafficking have been identified in the Monroe County area through the Safe Harbour program — seven this year alone. An additional 77 girls are at risk of falling victim to trafficking and sexual exploitation, of being robbed of their childhood and traumatized, said Center for Youth Executive Director […]
Human trafficking experts to give talk
International human trafficking expert Matt Friedman and his son Brandon will be in Rochester later in the month to introduce a campaign to raise awareness of young people on the issue. The “Breaking the Links” event is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. July 29 at the Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. The free talk […]
Human trafficking CLE planned
A continuing legal education course on “Spotting Human Trafficking in Your Law Practice,” will be presented from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bar Association of Erie County, 438 Main St., Sixth Floor, Buffalo. The program is presented by BAEC and Volunteer Lawyers Project Inc. and offers 1 CLE credit in professional practice. Learn […]
NYSBA seeks changes to curb human trafficking
The New York State Bar Association today is calling on state legislators, the courts and advocacy groups to undertake specific measures to enhance the prosecution of human traffickers and focus more attention on the care and treatment for victims. “It is unconscionable that nearly 150 years after our country outlawed slavery, thousands of children and […]
NYSBA proposals to combat human trafficking OK’d
Proposals in a new report by the New York State Bar Association would give more tools to prosecutors to combat human trafficking and provide additional training and services to protect victims, particularly children. The 60-page report, prepared by the association’s Special Committee on Human Trafficking, was approved Saturday by the House of Delegates, which met […]
Documentary to run at The Little Theatre
The internationally acclaimed documentary, “Not My Life,” will begin a weeklong run at the Little Theatre, May 10 to16 (no showings on May 14), as part of a communitywide effort to increase awareness of human trafficking in the tri-county area. Hailed as a “seminal” film by the CNN Freedom Project and others, the movie, filmed […]
Case Digests
- 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
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Hausrath Landscape Maintenance Inc. v. Caravan Facilities Management LLC
- Second Circuit – New York Child Victim’s Act: Kane v. Mount Pleasant CSD; Coe v. Eastport Union Free School
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Appointing law clerk: Opinion 22-149
- Fourth Department – Bill of particulars: Harris v. Rome Memorial Hospital, et al.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Accusations against co-judge: Opinion 22-148
- Fourth Department – Medicaid: Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Home v. NYS Dept. of Health
- Fourth Department – Criminal possession of a firearm: People v. Wilson
- Fourth Department – Promoting prostitution: People v. Watts
- Second Circuit – Class certification: Arkansas Teachers Retirement System V. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Law News
- Fourth Department affirms $400K judgment in contract dispute
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- Fourth Department affirms decision in NY property dispute
- Greenlight Networks selects Buffalo-based attorney as general counsel
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith
- Rochester man sues Geneseo police, alleging false arrest, assault
- The Daily Record’s Power List for Intellectual Property 2023
- NY ethics panel says judges can join NRA
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