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Chief Judge Janet DiFiore to receive Columbia Business School award
New York State Chief Judge Janet DiFiore is among the 2019 recipients of Columbia Business School’s Deming Cup, something traditionally reserved for leaders in the for-profit business world. She is […]
Justice Troutman appointed to Commission
New York state Chief Judge Janet DiFiore has appointed Justices Shirley Troutman and Troy K. Webber to co-chair the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, which works to promote equal participation […]
Despite convention vote, Chief Judge seeking court reform
In the aftermath of the vote rejecting a New York state constitutional convention, which might have provided a pathway to judicial reforms, Chief Justice Janet DiFiore is now planning to […]
NY Task Force created to help Harvey victims
New York State Chief Judge Janet DiFiore has formed a task force to mobilize pro bono legal assistance efforts for Hurricane Harvey victims and to provide support to the Texas Judiciary. […]
Hearing will focus on legal services for the poor
New York’s top judge has scheduled a hearing on the statewide need for legal services by New Yorkers who can’t afford lawyers. Chief Judge Janet DiFiore will preside, with witnesses […]
Janet DiFiore confirmed for Court of Appeals
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Senate has confirmed longtime Westchester County prosecutor Janet DiFiore as New York’s chief judge. The voice vote, with no opposition, followed an hour […]
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 York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
- Police investigate alleged misappropriation of Walworth Fire Department funds
- 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