NY judicial watchdog recommends removing judge
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has determined that John M. Skinner, a justice in the Herkimer County town of Columbia, should be removed from office.
NY judicial watchdog reports record high complaints in 2025
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct received more complaints last year than ever before, up from the previous high in 2024..
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Substitution of counsel: People v. Bredt
- Fourth Department – Statute of limitations: Broton v. County of Onondaga
- Fourth Department – Suppression: People v. Ayer
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Amber Well Drilling v. Reed , et al.
- Fourth Department – Murder: People v. Baxter
- Fourth Department – Judgment lien: Anthone v. Carlo
- Fourth Department – Video evidence: People v. Alexander
- Court of Appeals- Copyright infringement: Richardson v. Townsquare Media Inc.
- Fourth Department – Marital property: Zatyko v. Zatyko
- Second Circuit – Supervised release: United States v. Brown
- Fourth Department – Exculpatory evidence: People v. Williams
Law News
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- NY appeals court rules EMT is not entitled to jury trial on misconduct complaint
- Law Day – Celebrate judicial independence
- NY appeals court reinstates medical malpractice lawsuit
- Lender files foreclosure action on Rochester Airport Marriott
- ERPO issued against former prison guard connected to inmate death
- NY appeals court vacates convictions over illegal frisk
- The Goldberg Segalla law firm celebrates 25th anniversary






