Libel suit against NY AG seeks $1M
The former chairman of the Livingston County Conservative Committee (LCCC) has filed a libel lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James seeking more than $1 million.
Rochester apartment owner must compensate tenants who were forced to move
Families that were forced to move from a Rochester affordable housing community as part of renovation efforts will receive compensation.
NY Attorney General issues report on prison inmate death
A report from New York Attorney General Letitia James found that no criminal charges should be filed in the 2024 death of a prison inmate.
NY AG releases video of fatal police encounter
New York Attorney General Letitia James released body camera footage relating to Eric Davis, who died after encountering Rochester police.
NY judge denies ERPO for 11-year-old girl
A state Supreme Court justice ruled that a petition seeking a protection order to keep guns away from a child constituted frivolous conduct.
Nursing home worker admits to stealing $60K from resident
A nursing home worker has been convicted in Monroe County Court of stealing more than $60,000 from a resident.
NY AG finds police shooting legally justified
The office of New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a report on the investigation into the police-involved death of Lisa Haight on Feb. 2, 2024.
NY AG clears Rochester police in fatal shooting
New York Attorney General Letitia James released findings into the death of a man during an interaction with Rochester police officers.
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.
NY joins antitrust lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin
New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of states suing Zillow and Redfin over an illegal scheme to stop competing.
NY attorney general sues VDARE, alleging charity fraud
The office of New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the VDARE Foundation and its leaders.
NY AG sues Zelle operator over alleged widespread fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the company that operates Zelle for allegedly failing to protect users from fraud.
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Interest-on-escrow accounts: Cantero v. Bank of America, N.A.; Hymes v. Bank of America, N.A.
- Fourth Department – Relation back doctrine: Poindexter v. The State of New York
- Fourth Department – Double jeopardy: People v. Royal
- Fourth Department – Real property claims — Summary judgment Penn v. Rochester Rev Holdings, LLC
- Second Circuit – Breach of lease agreement: Delsha 60 Ninth, LLC v. Free People of PA LLC
- Court of Appeals – Zoning: Smith et al. v. Town of Thompson Planning Board, et al.
- Fourth Department – Right to Appeal: People v. Nixon
- Court of Appeals – Vehicle and Traffic Law: Second Child, et al. v. Edge Auto Inc., et al.
- Second Circuit – Fair Labor Standards Act: Provencher, et al. v. Bimbo Food Bakeries Distribution, LLC, et al.
- Fourth Department – Extreme Risk Protection Act: NYS Police v. Galliher
- Fourth Department – Division of Human Rights: NYS Assembly v. NYS Div. of Human Rights, et al.
Law News
- Oneida County attorney disbarred after Trump pardon
- New trial ordered in child sex abuse case
- Rochester, Monroe County to pay $1.75M to officer blinded in stabbing
- Drug conviction reversed over faulty indictment
- Phillips Lytle names new Rochester office leader
- WNY nursing home fraud settlement could total $9M
- Elmira settles federal lawsuit over police encounter for $2.5M
- Lawsuit claims Chili man was cheated out of home equity













