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New York officials to study revenues from daily fantasy sports
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers want to know how much money the state is making off daily fantasy sports. A committee of the state Assembly will meet Wednesday […]
NY Legislature convenes: Top issues for 2018 session
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers will gavel in the 2018 legislative session Wednesday. Here’s a look at some of the top issues expected this year: NEW YORK CITY […]
Despite convention vote, Chief Judge seeking court reform
In the aftermath of the vote rejecting a New York state constitutional convention, which might have provided a pathway to judicial reforms, Chief Justice Janet DiFiore is now planning to […]
NY sex abuse victims to push again for child victims’ act
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Advocates for a bill in New York that would loosen the statute of limitations for molestation are hoping the national attention on sexual misconduct gives their […]
New law provides health benefits to volunteer firefighters
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York volunteer firefighters who have been diagnosed with certain cancers will be eligible for health care benefits under a new state law. Democratic Gov. Andrew […]
New York state lawmakers to discuss Lake Ontario flooding
New York state lawmakers are looking at the causes of recent flooding along the shorelines of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. The state Senate will hold a hearing […]
NY raises age of marriage from 14 to 17
New York has raised the age of marriage to 17, replacing a law that allowed children as young as 14 to legally wed. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the measure […]
Mom’s grief spurs NY bill targeting opioid dealers in deaths
COLONIE, N.Y. (AP) — Four years after Patty Farrell found her 18-year-old daughter lying cold and blue in bed from an overdose, the former police detective hopes to see heroin […]
New York lawmakers vote to ban sale of machetes to minors
The New York Senate has voted to ban the sale of machetes to minors. The measure endorsed Wednesday would prohibit stores or individuals from selling the heavy blades to anyone […]
New York moves closer to banning child marriage
New York lawmakers are moving closer to overturning a state law that allows 14-year-olds to legally wed. The Republican-led Senate unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that would increase the […]
New York bill aims to use 911 system to protect disabled
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A man whose autistic son was killed while in state care is urging New York state lawmakers to require professional care workers to report allegations of […]
Assisted suicide bill back before New York lawmakers
Legislation that would authorize people with terminal illnesses to request life-ending drugs from a physician is again before state lawmakers in Albany. Supporters of the bill include several New Yorkers […]
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