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Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for an investigation into allegations that former state Supreme Court Justice Matthew Rosenbaum sexually abused his secretary.
Employment credit checks set to be illegal in NY
Starting Saturday, employers in New York state will no longer be allowed to use consumer credit history in most employment decisions.
Judge added to NY state watchdog agency
A New York Court of Claims judge and acting state Supreme Court justice has been appointed to the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
DA Brian Green focusing on recruiting new prosecutors
New Monroe County District Attorney Brian Green says the most pressing issue he’s facing is recruitment and retention of attorneys.
NY law now requires social media platforms to submit reports
Social media companies must start reporting their content moderation policies to the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Brian Green sworn in as Monroe County district attorney
Newly appointed Monroe County District Attorney Brian Green, previously an assistant district attorney, has been sworn in.
Town judge appointed new Monroe County district attorney
Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed a new Monroe County district attorney, replacing Sandra Doorley after her August resignation.
NY to provide grants for pro-housing infrastructure upgrades
New York is making $100 million available for infrastructure upgrades related to housing projects in certified Pro-Housing Communities.
NY’s FAIR Act legislation targets predatory business practices
New York lawmakers introduced legislation to fight predatory lending, junk fees and deceptive AI use, and to protect consumers statewide.
Deal reached to end illegal strike by New York state prison workers, governor says
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an agreement late Thursday to end a wildcat strike that has roiled the state's prison system for more than a week.
Is the New York correction officer strike “illegal and unlawful”?
Currently, New York prison guards are on strike. Corrections officers at 25 of New York’s 42 prisons have not shown up for shifts. Governor Hochul has referred to the strike as “illegal and unlawful,” and indicated she is looking into legal recourse.
War on drugs locked him up; now he’s a cannabis entrepreneur
When the war on marijuana came sweeping through his New York City housing project decades ago, Roland Conner found himself going in and out of jail. It’s a time he’d […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Anti-Injunction Act: Mutual Fund Opt-Out Plaintiffs v. Calamari
- Fourth Department – Premises liability: Polisoto v. St. Gregory The Great Roman Catholic Church
- Fourth Department – Highway design: Montes v. City of Rochester, et al.
- 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
Law News
- NY appeals court affirms weapon conviction rejecting illegal stop claims
- Nursing home worker accused of stealing from residents
- 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
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