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Lawyers, lawmakers ponder limits of Supreme Court GPS tracking ruling
WASHINGTON — Months after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the police‘s use of GPS tracking devices on suspects’ cars constitutes a search for Fourth Amendment purposes, law enforcement officials, […]
Lawmakers praise new pilot fatigue rules
New York’s federal representatives are pleased with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement Wednesday of its completion of new landmark rules to address pilot fatigue. “Finally, guidance has been provided […]
Lawmakers seek probe on banks’ new debit card fees
WASHINGTON — Members of Congress are asking the Justice Department to investigate whether Bank of America and other major banks improperly worked together to charge customers new monthly fees for using their debit cards.
Lawmakers call for hearing on U.S. Supreme Court recusal bill
First Monday at the U.S. Supreme Court is just around the corner, and some congressional Democrats are stepping up their push to try to make Supreme Court justices step aside in cases where they have financial or political ties.
Jury consultant says social media shaped Anthony defense
On the heels of the verdict heard round the world, an effort has begun to urge Congress to pass a law making the failure of a parent to notify law enforcement of a child’s disappearance a federal felony. According to online petition organization Change.org ...
Lawmakers promise to fight for Medicare
The 45th anniversary of the implementation of Medicare was celebrated Monday by U.S. Reps. Kathy Hochul of Hamburg and Louise Slaughter of Fairport at the Greece Community and Senior Center.
Lawmakers OK Niagara Falls tightrope walk
NIAGARA FALLS — New York lawmakers have voted to allow a member of the daredevil Wallenda family to attempt a tightrope walk across the Niagara Gorge at Niagara Falls. The state Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill ...
High court upholds Nevada ethics law
WASHINGTON — The U,S. Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld a Nevada ethics law that governs when lawmakers should refrain from voting on official business because they might have a conflict of interest.
House GOP lawmakers meeting Obama on borrowing
WASHINGTON — Republicans invited to a White House meeting with President Barack Obama Wednesday are trying to build up pressure for trillions in spending cuts in exchange for any increase in the government's ability to borrow.
Leaders to meet for state budget talks
ALBANY — The first five-way meeting over Gov. Andrew Cuomo's hard-times budget is scheduled in Albany. Thursday's meeting will include the Democratic governor, Senate Republican leader Dean Skelos, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver ...
Hearing set in Ariz. lawmakers’ bid to defend immigration law
PHOENIX — A federal judge set an April 1 hearing for arguments over the Arizona Legislature's request to become a party in the U.S. Justice Department's challenge to the state's immigration enforcement law. The Legislature argues that lawmakers ...
Lawmakers seek probe of group that seeks probe of U.S. Supreme Court justices
Rep. Louie Gohmert wants the Justice Department to investigate Common Cause, the group that asked the Justice Department to investigate two U.S. Supreme Court justices for conflicts of interest based on the justices’ association with a top conservative financier.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Burglary plea: People v. Small
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Fernandez
- Fourth Department – Youthful offender status: People v. Speed
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of De’Lawrence S. III
- Court of Appeals – Missing witness instruction: People v. Khiamdavanh
- Second Circuit – Securities fraud: Huey v. Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
- Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
- Fourth Department – Due process: People v. Pulley
- Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
Law News
- Lawsuit dismissed in Rochester police chase car crash
- NY appeals court reinstates criminal charges
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
- Attorney and law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
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