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Local attorney wins John E. Leach Memorial Award
Rochester attorney Laurie A. Giordano-Vahey received the John E. Leach Memorial Award during the New York State Bar Association‘s annual meeting on Wednesday. Albany attorney Jean F. Gerbini also won the […]
Curtis Johnson named Outstanding Young Lawyer
Rochester attorney Curtis A. Johnson has been named 2017 Outstanding Young Lawyer by the New York State Bar Association. “I’m extremely honored,” Johnson, 34, said in an interview at the […]
State might require diversity and inclusion CLE
Attorneys in New York may soon be required to get what some call sensitivity training. New York state court officials are considering a new proposal to require lawyers to complete […]
New York State Bar Association names new executive director
The New York State Bar Association has named Pamela McDevitt as its next executive director. McDevitt currently is the director of the Law Practice and Technology Group at the American […]
State Bar seeks Constitutional Convention commission, debate on home rule
New York State Bar Association officials are calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to issue an executive order to create a commission to prepare for the 2017 voter referendum on a […]
Social media, constitutional convention highlights of annual meeting
Social media and a possible New York State constitutional convention are the two main topics of the Presidential Summit on Wednesday, during the annual meeting of the New York State […]
Lawyer prep for assisting LGBT clients
In one of the first events of its kind in the state, the New York State Bar Association is hosting a continuing legal education program for lawyers on how to […]
New public policy journal issued
The Government Law Center of Albany Law School and the New York State Bar Association have jointly released the latest issue of “Government, Law and Policy Journal” which showcases New […]
NYSBA comments on Lippman’s address
New York State Bar Association President Glenn Lau-Kee commended Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman for the “thoughtful proposals” offered Tuesday in his annual State of the Judiciary address. “Chief Judge Lippman […]
More honored at NYSBA annual meeting
Among the many awards handed out last week by the various New York State Bar Association sections and committees at the association’s annual meeting in New York City, nine people […]
NYSBA honoring various judges and attorneys
Numerous people are being recognized this week by various sections of the New York State Bar Association, which is conducting its annual meeting through Saturday at the New York Hilton […]
NYSBA calls for new legal service center
The New York State Bar Association and its president, Glenn Lau-Kee, will propose a $5 million capital expenditure to create a Civil Legal Service Center in Albany, similar to the […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Brenda L. M. v. James R. K.
- Fourth Department – Noncustodial parent visitation: Jones v. Serna
- Second Circuit – Securities Exchange Act: 20230930-DK-Butterfly-1 Inc. v. HBC Invs. LLC
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Liebetreu v. Sennett
- Second Circuit – Supervised release: United States v. Salvador
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of Alejandro G.-P and Neymar G.-P
- Fourth Department – Deaf juror: People v. Fleming
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Feldt
- Second Circuit – Arbitration agreement: The NY and Presbyterian Hosp. v. NYS Nurses Assoc.
- Fourth Department – Termination of parental rights: Matter of Kal-El F.
- Court of Appeals – Probation: People v. Brazeal; People v. Lora
Law News
- Erie County Jail inmate lawsuit to move forward
- The Daily Record honors 130 attorneys with 2026 Power Lists for Law
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Real Estate Law Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Trusts and Estates Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Litigation Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Labor & Employment Law Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Power 50 Law List
- Second Circuit reverses ruling in religious discrimination case involving COVID vaccination
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