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Temporary liquor license now law in New York
If you’ve ever found it difficult to get a drink at a crowded bar then you know how it feels to be a small business trying to get a liquor license in New York. A severe backlog in the liquor license review process ...
Seneca Nation allowed to intervene in tax-challenge case
The Seneca Nation of Indians is pulling out all the stops in its battle with the state over the collection of taxes on cigarettes its sells to non members. Nation representatives were still in court ...
Senecas say New York residents are on their side
New York voters strongly support Indian treaties, which prevent taxation of Native American-sold goods, according to a new Zogby International poll conducted on behalf of the Seneca Nation of Indians.
DiNapoli, Wilson face off on pension fund
The New York state comptroller is the steward of nearly all taxpayer money, but the race for the seat historically has not generated too much public interest — until this year. Current Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and candidate Harry Wilson ...
Audit: Medicaid overpays for dental care
The New York State Medicaid program overpaid for dental cleanings and oral examinations by more than $40 million from 2004 to 2009, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
MCBA to host World Canals Conference CLE
The Monroe County Bar Association and the New York State Thruway Authority are co-sponsoring a CLE on waterways law as part of next month’s World Canals Conference in Rochester.
New POA rules effective Sept. 12
New York lawyers are relieved the state has revised changes made in 2008 to the power of attorney law, but more work remains.
Top Dems rally around Rep. Rangel at NY fundraiser
NEW YORK — New York’s Democratic political establishment came out in force for embattled U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel on Wednesday, packing a sold-out fundraiser to praise Rangel’s service to the city and state over a 40-year career recently tainted by ethics charges.
LLC filings rise
The New York State Division of Licensing Services on Friday announced that nearly 5,000 more New Yorkers — about 24 percent — were licensed in the second quarter of 2010 than in the second quarter of 2009.
Wegmans first to stick with New York syrup
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker joined representatives of Wegmans Food Markets Inc. on Wednesday at their Henrietta store to recognize the state’s first major food retailer to carry syrup with the industry’s latest ...
State pays $4.25M to exonerated inmate
BUFFALO — An attorney says New York state is paying $4.25 million in compensation to a man who spent 22 years in prison for two rapes committed by someone else.
Agencies host high-speed rail conference
ALBANY — State transportation and economic development agencies are hosting a conference in Albany to discuss the future of high-speed rail in New York state.
Case Digests
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Review of another judge’s actions: Opinion 22-153
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Charitable contributions: Opinion 22-150
- Second Circuit – Class action settlement: Moses v. The New York Times Company
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Hausrath Landscape Maintenance Inc. v. Caravan Facilities Management LLC
- Second Circuit – New York Child Victim’s Act: Kane v. Mount Pleasant CSD; Coe v. Eastport Union Free School
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Appointing law clerk: Opinion 22-149
- Fourth Department – Bill of particulars: Harris v. Rome Memorial Hospital, et al.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Accusations against co-judge: Opinion 22-148
- Fourth Department – Medicaid: Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Home v. NYS Dept. of Health
- Fourth Department – Criminal possession of a firearm: People v. Wilson
- Fourth Department – Promoting prostitution: People v. Watts
- Second Circuit – Class certification: Arkansas Teachers Retirement System V. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Law News
- Fourth Department affirms $400K judgment in contract dispute
- Could legislation limiting non-compete agreements kick off a new era of workplace disputes?
- Fourth Department affirms decision in NY property dispute
- Greenlight Networks selects Buffalo-based attorney as general counsel
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith
- Rochester man sues Geneseo police, alleging false arrest, assault
- The Daily Record’s Power List for Intellectual Property 2023
- NY ethics panel says judges can join NRA
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