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New City Court seat to be filled in November
Candidates to fill a newly created Rochester City Court judgeship can run for the seat later this year and the winner would take office next January. Rochester is one of […]
Wolford’s courtroom experience started early
You might say the law is in Elizabeth A. Wolford’s blood. She was born in Buffalo while her father was a student at SUNY Buffalo Law School and she has […]
Deadline extended to apply for COA judgeship
The New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination announced Monday that it has extended the deadline for submitting applications for the upcoming vacancy on the Court of Appeals. Senior Associate […]
Panel: You can be a Court of Appeals judge
If you think you would like to be a judge on the state Court of Appeals, then submit your application. That’s the message members of the state Commission on Judicial […]
Bench numbers struggle with denial of Green’s judgeship
Monroe County District Attorney Michael C. Green is not the only one frustrated with the judicial nomination process. His lack of confirmation means the courts will continue struggling to meet […]
Green nomination stuck in Senate
The Senate will consider confirming several judgeships Monday, but the nomination of Monroe County District Attorney Michael C. Green is not one of them. Earlier this week, according to the Congressional Record, a unanimous consent-time agreement ...
GOP alleges Hatch Act violation
Republicans are calling for Monroe County district attorney candidate Sandra Doorley to return all donations she received while she was a Democratic candidate for a county judgeship. Less than four hours after Sandra Doorley ...
Green’s nomination sent to full Senate
The nomination of Monroe County District Attorney Michael C. Green is being forwarded to the full Senate for possible confirmation. The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary agreed Thursday ...
Judge Wolford concedes, thanks supporters
Judge Kelly C. Wolford has conceded the election to her opponents, as the final tally of the absentee ballots cast in the Nov. 2 election has been completed, according to the Committee to Elect Kelly Wolford as a Monroe County judge.
County Court seat still up for grabs?
Monroe County Court Judge Kelly C. Wolford is still waiting for absentee ballots to be counted in the Nov. 2 general election before conceding, but the courts appear to be moving on.
Third county judgeship still undetermined
The impoundment of ballots to determine the winner of the 25th Congressional District race is holding up the final tally of a Monroe County Court judgeship. John Conklin, director of public information for the New York State Board of Elections ...
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