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NYC judge tosses case over speedy trial violations
A Bronx judge dismissed a case on speedy trial grounds after the prosecutor never produced the defendant in court after she was arraigned.
Bronx judge facing misconduct accusations resigns
A New York City Criminal Court judge in the Bronx has resigned while under investigation for misconduct.
Mother whose toddler was yanked away by police sues New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — A mother whose toddler was yanked from her arms by New York police in a widely seen online video has sued the city. Jazmine Headley is […]
New York City fire kills 12, sends residents scrambling
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s deadliest residential fire in decades spread through every floor of a Bronx apartment building within a matter of minutes, city officials said, killing […]
New York City truck attack: Investigators scour driver’s background
NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators worked through the night to determine what led a truck driver to plow down people on a riverfront bike path near the World Trade Center, […]
Victims on bike path included 30th high school reunion group
NEW YORK (AP) — The victims of the bike path attack near the World Trade Center included five Argentines, part of a group of friends celebrating the 30th anniversary of […]
New York City official seeks state panel to probe wrongful convictions
NEW YORK (AP) — A top Brooklyn politician pressed the state Tuesday to set up a special commission to investigate wrongful convictions and pinpoint the problems — and people — […]
State lawmakers move to postpone New York City plastic bag fee
State lawmakers are poised to overrule New York City’s impending fee on non-reusable shopping bags after legislators from both parties voted Tuesday to delay any fee until at least next […]
‘El Chapo’ lawyers say jail conditions are too strict in NYC
NEW YORK — He’s locked up 23 hours a day. His wife can’t visit him. He can’t call anyone, except his lawyers. He even was denied water, his lawyers say. […]
Trials & Tribulations: Court of Appeals upholds decision denying NYC qualified immunity
On Dec. 22, the Court of Appeals upheld the trial court and Second Department, Appellate Division’s decisions, finding New York City liable in negligence for failing to adequately study and […]
No charges for NYC court officer who fatally shot robber
NEW YORK — New York City prosecutors have declined to bring charges against a court officer who fatally shot a man trying to rob him at gunpoint outside a Dunkin’ […]
Upstate landfill being searched for NYC man’s religious item
Members of a New York City synagogue are searching a landfill in Perinton for a religious item that fell into a trash can last week. WHEC-TV reports a congregant at […]
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 York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
- Police investigate alleged misappropriation of Walworth Fire Department funds
- 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