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Wolford waiting for final vote count
The final outcome of the race for Monroe County Court may not be decided until next week when absentee ballots are counted. The margin between the third and fourth highest vote getters in a six-way race for three open seats is close enough ...
Judicial ad prompts complaint
Candidates running for judicial office are limited in what they can say during their campaigns, but sometimes those limits are tested. The Bar Association of Erie County believes a campaign by Republican Kenneth F. Case ...
Roberts, ‘Bonfire’ jurist model, dies at 88
NEW YORK CITY — Burton B. Roberts, the outspoken judge who was the model for the cranky jurist in “The Bonfire of the Vanities,” has died. He was 88. The Hebrew Home for the Aged in the Bronx said Monday that Roberts, a resident there, died Sunday.
Court: Judge went on date with defendant
NEW YORK CITY — A federal appeals court says a former traffic court judge must lose his law license for going on a date with a defendant and then ruling in her favor. Michael Dorsky worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles in Garden City, Long Island.
NYC conviction tossed over judge’s ‘clown’ remark
NEW YORK CITY — An appeals court has thrown out a robbery conviction because a New York judge called a defense lawyer “a clown” and “silly” in front of the jury. The appeals panel ruled Tuesday ...
World Series tix could get Paterson in trouble
ALBANY — A special investigation has concluded that Gov. David Paterson’s testimony about his plans to pay for World Series tickets last year was “inaccurate and misleading” and warrants consideration of criminal charges by a prosecutor.
Schumer to recommend Green for judgeship
U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer announced Tuesday that he is recommending Monroe County District Attorney Michael C. Green to President Barack Obama to serve as a judge in the Western District of New York.
Innovation may offer malpractice fix
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Part listening, part cajoling, an innovative approach to resolving medical malpractice cases could become a model for courts around the country thanks to a pioneering judge who invested his own time in learning about medicine.
Wolford confirmed as county judge
The New York State Senate on Tuesday voted unanimously to confirm Kelly Christine Wolford as Monroe County Court judge. Judge Wolford will begin her new role May 10.
Chin confirmed by Senate to Second Circuit
Southern District of New York Judge Denny Chin was confirmed Thursday by the U.S. Senate for a seat on the Second Circuit bench. Judge Chin will assume the seat held by Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson ...
Suspended judge’s trial goes to jury
NEW YORK CITY — Jurors are weighing a criminal case against a suspended New York City judge accused of breaking campaign-finance laws to win her seat.
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
Law News
- Erie County Jail inmate lawsuit to move forward
- The Daily Record honors 130 attorneys with 2026 Power Lists for Law
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Real Estate Law Power List
- 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
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