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Trusts: In Re Rivas
Featured Local Decision Surrogate’s Court, Monroe County Trusts Trust Corpus — Intent of Settlor In Re Rivas No. 2000 LT 00007/B. Judge Calvaruso Background: Bank of America as Trustee seeks […]
Monroe County’s new crime lab goes high tech and green
Bringing the crime scene to the forensic work station is just one of the features of the new Monroe County Crime Laboratory, set to open in April.
Breach of Contract: Logan-Baldwin v. L.S.M. General Contractors Inc.
New York State Supreme Court, Monroe County Breach of Contract Privity of Contract — Subcontractors Logan-Baldwin v. L.S.M. General Contractors Inc. Judge Fisher No. 2005/09972 Background: This action relates to […]
Senate approval next for Green’s judgeship
Monroe County District Attorney Michael Green still has a few hurdles to clear before becoming a federal judge, but scaled a major one with a nomination from President Barack Obama.
Guardianship: Matter of the Application of Carole Zornow
New York State Supreme Court, Monroe County Guardianship End-of-Life Health Decisions — Religious Faith Matter of the Application of Carole Zornow Judge Polito Background: In May 2010, the petitioner, Carole […]
Uptick in COMIDA projects reported over last year
For the first time in three years, the total number of businesses receiving assistance through Monroe County-sponsored economic development programs rose in 2010.
Manslaughter: People v. Hardy
Supreme Court, Monroe County Manslaughter Status of Unborn Child People v. Hardy 2010-0402 Judge Valentino Background: The defendant is charged with manslaughter in the second degree, assault in the second […]
Hate crimes down in Monroe County
While hate crimes in New York state increased by 14 percent in 2009, they went down in Monroe County. Of the 683 hate crime incidents reported to police in 43 of the state’s 62 counties ...
Green Party releases candidate questionnaire
The Green Party of Monroe County has officially begun its search for a candidate for mayor of Rochester for the March 29 special election. It is offering a questionnaire in various formats ...
Green Party choosing mayoral candidate
The Green Party of Monroe County has developed a procedure to choose a candidate in the event of a special election for mayor of Rochester in 2011.
Brass railings stolen from county building
Thieves in Rochester looking to make a buck off stolen metals aren't limiting themselves to construction sites and derelict homes. They're now literally ripping off the items from government buildings.
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.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Reformation of lease: Laun v. Stewart
- Fourth Department – Medical malpractice: Hutchins v. Mestad
- Fourth Department – Peremptory challenges: People v. Jones
- Fourth Department – Assault and imprisonment: People v. Heffernan
- Second Circuit – Miranda: United States v. Pence
- Fourth Department – Relation-back doctrine: Hagerty v. Klein
- Fourth Department – CPL 440 motion: People v. Dennis
- Second Circuit – Seizure of property: Campbell v. Broome County
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Fogel v. Kaleida Health
- Western District Case Notes
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Cheung v. Tran
Law News
- Clients reimbursed $7.6M for lawyers’ wrongdoing in NY
- NY Court of Appeals reverses convictions on speedy trial grounds
- NY Court of appeals reverses arson conviction over illegal arrest
- NY judicial watchdog recommends removing judge
- Judge dismisses traffic tickets and criticizes lower court personnel
- Ithaca woman gets prison time for fatal crash that killed Millport man
- UPS claims NY fees and penalties are unconstitutional
- NY Court of Appeals to review judge’s potential ouster
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