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Rochester man files suit over ‘warning notice’ from ICE
A Rochester man has filed a lawsuit accusing federal officials of violating his First Amendment rights.
Split NY Court of Appeals affirms assault conviction
In a split decision, New York state’s highest court has affirmed an assault conviction, even though key video evidence was destroyed before the trial.
Bronx prosecutor misses filing deadline by 12 seconds
A Bronx judge dismissed a misdemeanor complaint because the prosecution’s declaration of readiness for trial missed the deadline by seconds.
Mortgage holder finalizes ownership of prime Clinton Crossings buildings
A mortgage holder finalized the assumption of ownership of key parcels at Clinton Crossings medical office complex in Brighton after foreclosure.
Clients reimbursed $7.6M for lawyers’ wrongdoing in NY
New York state’s organization tasked with helping legal clients victimized by unscrupulous lawyers paid out 96 awards last year, totaling $7.6 million.
NY Court of appeals reverses arson conviction over illegal arrest
The New York State Court of Appeals has reversed an arson conviction because of an illegal arrest.
Digital mining operation sued by North Tonawanda neighbors
A federal lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed by a group of North Tonawanda residents against the operators of a cryptocurrency mining operation.
Brooklyn judge resigns under investigation
A Brooklyn judge has resigned while under investigation by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct for wrongdoing.
Judge blocks use of DNA tied to expunged marijuana case
A judge in Queens has ruled that a DNA sample obtained in relation to a marijuana possession case cannot be used in a new gun possession case.
NY judge sanctions lawyer for fake AI citations
A judge in New York City sanctioned a New Jersey lawyer for including “AI-hallucinated” citations and quotations in a brief.
Court awards $417K in legal fees to defendants in contract dispute
A New York justice has awarded legal fees of more than $400,000 to the defendants in a lawsuit over a real estate development project.
NYC judge tosses weapon charge over insufficient accusation
A New York City judge has dismissed a weapon charge because the prosecutor fled an insufficient misdemeanor information.
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Long-arm jurisdiction: Northwell Health Inc. v. Group Hospitalization and Medical Services Inc.
- Fourth Department – Motor vehicle accident: Thurston v. Howard
- Western District Case Notes
- Fourth Department – Disclosure: People v. Smith
- Second Circuit – Petition for bail: Fulton v. Mullin
- Fourth Department – Breach of lease agreement: Three Buds, LLC v. NCTBP Calabrese LLC
- Second Circuit – Expert testimony: Rutledge v. Walgreen Co.; Phippen v. Walgreen Co.
- Second Circuit – Congestion pricing: County of Rockland v. Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Auth.
- Fourth Department – Apartment search: People v. Shaw
- Fourth Department – Vicarious liability: Sarah R. v. Crouse Health Hospital
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. Schindler
Law News
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case
- NY appeals court reinstates slip-and-fall lawsuit
- Charter Communications must pay penalty for retaliation against employee
- Webster resident named to lead national court reporter group
- NY appeals court affirms rape conviction, rejects speedy trial claim
- Telesca Center for Justice gets $90,000 in state funding
- Trevett Cristo P.C. celebrates 100th anniversary