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Family sues after being told missing woman was dead
The family of a missing woman was mistakenly told that she had died, according to a lawsuit filed by her family in state Supreme Court.
NY appeals court revives suit over faulty traffic signal
A New York appeals court reinstated a lawsuit filed by a motorist involved in an accident because of a malfunctioning traffic signal.
Two Penfield senior living facilities sell for $15.1M
Wegman Companies purchased two neighboring senior living facilities in Penfield, expanding its senior living portfolio in the Rochester area.
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.
Katherine Courtney honored with Humanitarian Award
Attorney Katherine E. Courtney is this year’s recipient of the Foundation of the Monroe County Bar Association’s Humanitarian Award.
College and job fair planned at Hall of Justice
A college and job fair is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Monroe County Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Blvd.
NY appeals court cuts sentence in Monroe County homicide case
In a split decision, a state appeals court has reduced the prison sentence in a homicide case from 25 years to five years.
Tenant buys small suburban Rochester retail plaza
A retail plaza on Long Pond Road in Greece has been sold for $1.3 million to one of the anchor tenants, documents show.
Landmark Society wants court to void Rochester Planning Commission decision
The Landmark Society of Western New York is Rochester, claiming the city wrongly denied landmark status for the historic Cutler Mail Chute building.
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.
Former Rochester used car property will become cannabis dispensary
A former used car dealership facility was sold to an out-of-state entity that intends to convert the property into a cannabis dispensary.
Bello appoints new Monroe County Attorney
Matthew Schwartz has been appointed new Monroe County Attorney and will assume those duties on Wednesday.
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
- Fourth Department – Bifurcation: Calvaneso v. Mochol
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
- Second Circuit – Civil forfeiture: United States v. The M/Y Amadea, a Motor Yacht
- Second Circuit – Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: United States v. Simmons
- Court of Appeals – Sentencing: People v. Flesch
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Carnegie; People v. Dockery
- Second Circuit – Products liability: Colwell v. Sig Sauer Inc.
- Second Circuit – Securities Exchange Act: Smith v. The Gap Inc.
Law News
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
- Attorneys presented with Dillon Awards for child advocacy
- NY appeals court upholds tax exempt status for human service agency
- Convictions reversed over illegal NY State Police search
- President’s message: A view from the 18th tee or the 4th green
- NY judge rejects motion to collect on Iowa court judgment
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