In a recent Monroe County Supreme Court domestic relations case interpreting New York’s 2010 “no-fault” law, the court found a plaintiff husband seeking dissolution can amend his complaint filed before the effective date of the no-fault law to take advantage ...

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In an 11-page decision issued on Wednesday afternoon, Monroe County Supreme Court Judge Evelyn Frazee ruled the city of Rochester does not have to renew its agreement to allow members of Occupy Rochester to remain in Washington Square Park after ...

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Monroe County Supreme Court Justice David Michael Barry is launching his campaign for a second 14-year term. First elected in 1998, he presides over the Seventh Judicial District which includes Monroe, Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates counties. ...

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Monroe County Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Frazee heard arguments from attorneys for the City of Rochester and Occupy Rochester on Wednesday, and will issue a ruling regarding the group members’ right to continue to protest in Washington Square Park. “The ...

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An Erie County wind energy company is being given the go-ahead for 13 industrial wind turbines in the town of Italy in Yates County. The town, however, plans to appeal, according to its attorney, Gary A. Abraham of Allegany, Cattaraugus ...

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Age requirements are forcing yet another local judge to retire. For more than 40 years, Monroe County Supreme Court Justice Harold L. Galloway has enjoyed waking up and knowing he was going to work in the courts. But, he is ...

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Does a potentially high-earning but unemployed parent have to search for employment out of the area to meet child support obligations? What if accepting such employment results in diminished visitation?

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Monroe County Supreme Court Justice David D. Egan will retire at the end of the week after 31 years of judicial service. Justice Egan is working beyond age 70 under a two-year certified extension ...

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Monroe County Supreme Court Justice Joseph D. Valentino is now the supervising judge of the criminal courts. He replaces the Hon. Patricia D. Marks, who retired at the end of January. Judge Valentino was appointed recently by Judge Thomas M. Van Strydonck ...

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Monroe County Supreme Court Divorce Grace v. Grace 2009-13627 Judge Dollinger Background: In a divorce action, the plaintiff husband sought to dismiss the wife’s counterclaim that their separation agreement is unconscionable because there is an unequal distribution of equity from ...

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Monroe County Supreme Court Contracts Termination — Notice Center for Disability Rights, Inc. v. County of Monroe 2010-9905 Judge Ark Background: CDR petitions the Court to reverse Monroe County’s decision to terminate CDR’s participation in the New York State mandated ...

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Monroe County Supreme Court Public Health Law Nursing Homes — Medicaid The Brightonian Nursing Home v. Daines 2009-13213 Judge Rosenbaum Background: Monroe County Supreme Court Judge Rosenbaum ruled New York State Public Health Law §2808(5)(c) unconstitutional due to its effect ...

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