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Rain didn’t dampen music, enthusiasm at Jazz for Justice
Excellent music, delicious food, and loads of camaraderie filled Harro East Ballroom on Oct. 21 as the Foundation of the Monroe County Bar enjoyed its sixth annual Jazz for Justice event. Foundation funds are granted annually to community programs such as Teen Court, which helps first-time non-violent offenders get a second chance, and the Deaf […]
Foundation’s ‘Jazz for Justice’ fundraiser ready to rock
“The Foundation of the Monroe County Bar supports programs near and dear to my heart,” said Bradley Kammholz as we talked about the upcoming “Jazz for Justice” event. His firm stepped up to be Improvisational Sponsor this year – a $5,000 gift he was proud to make. “I want to reward my colleagues who […]
Legal services among vendors helping homeless
Yolanda Sheffa, paralegal at Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc., served as this year’s legal services coordinator for Project Homeless Connect (PHC) and was joined by more than a dozen co-workers and colleagues who spent Sept.15 at the Blue Cross Arena. In addition to legal services, providers of a variety of health services […]
CFJ engages young donors with competition
There was a strong sense of pride and achievement as younger attorneys gathered for the Law Firm Challenge reception at the Strathallan on Tuesday when Bill Lowe, chair of the Law Firm Challenge Committee, announced the winning firms. “Nineteen firms participated this year,” Lowe reported, “and from those offices we had 83 first time donors. […]
Campaign for Justice volunteers secure another $19K
WXXI provided a studio and bank of phones for the 2015 Campaign for Justice morning phone-a-thon on Dec. 3, when volunteer callers reached out to colleagues to secure $19,454 in the three hour telephone blitz. Adding the newly secured dollars to existing pledges pushed the fundraising total past the halfway mark as the campaign strives […]
CLE panel shares insights on pro bono ethics
On Nov. 12, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP sponsored a CLE titled “Pro Bono Ethics: Issues Related to Board Service,” with materials prepared and presented by numerous HS&E attorneys and guests. Held at the Genesee Valley Club, attendees were treated to a continental breakfast and asked to contribute $100 to the Campaign for Justice, with […]
Brain Game trophy goes to Bond Schoeneck
“In the novel Anna Karenina, with whom was Anna in love?” Possible answers include: a) Pierre; b) Vladimir; c) Andre; or d) Vronsky. If that question is too difficult, maybe switch from Literature to the category: From the RBJ. “According to the RBJ, what school district has the highest true school tax rate? a) East […]
Counsel Press holds annual client reception
Counsel Press welcomed its Rochester-area clients and friends at their Third Annual Client Reception on October 22. The event, modeled after similar events held in other cities where Counsel Press operates, offers the local legal community an opportunity to socialize and network. Guests included local practitioners from dozens of firms, their staff, local bar leadership, […]
Judicial candidates answer questions at GRAWA event
“What one thing would you like to accomplish/ do differently if elected?” This was the opening question for the seven judicial candidates who participated in the Oct. 22 luncheon hosted by the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys. The four candidates seeking election in the seventh Judicial District New York State Supreme Court and participating […]
Celebrating Judge Martin on the Court of Claims
The Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys hosted a members-only cocktail party to honor the recent appointment of Judge Debra Martin to the Court of Claims bench. Friends, colleagues and members of Judge Martin’s family mingled at the Rochester Area Foundation parlor and library on Tuesday. GRAWA President-elect Pam Reynolds welcomed everyone, and introduced past […]
Woods Oviatt hosts third signature women’s event
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP lists 24 women attorneys in its Rochester office, which consists of around 90 attorneys in all. With the firm since 1993, Kelly Ross Brown plays an important role on the firm’s Associates Committee, where she is responsible for the development and mentoring of firm associates. Brown and fellow partner Lorisa LaRocca […]
GRAWA recognizes new members, more at reception
The Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys gathered to welcome new members on Thursday, and to congratulate members celebrating 25 years of practice, atop Clinton Square. The event was sponsored by Jessica Millan of Edward Jones, with Nixon Peabody providing the space and parking.
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Speedy trial: People v. Justice A.
- Fourth Department – Traffic stop: People v. McMillon
- Second Circuit – Fair Labor Standards Act: Abbott v. Comme Des Garcons, Ltd.
- Second Circuit – Plea agreements: Cook v. United States
- Fourth Department: Statute of limitations: Marino v. Weiler
- Fourth Department – Nail and mail service: Rebutting presumption of service L&W Supply Corporation v. Built-Rite Drywall Corp, et al
- Fourth Department – Mental Hygiene Law: Charles L. v. State of New York
- Second Circuit – Medicaid and Medicare certification: U.S. ex rel. Quartararo v. Cath. Health Sys. Of Long Island Inc.
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. King
- Fourth Department – Speedy trial: People v. Jordan
- Fourth Department – Rosario material: People v. Dennard
- Second Circuit – Magnuson-Stevens Act: State of New York v. Raimondo
Law News
- Split court affirms gun conviction
- N.Y. Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction
- NY board approves cannabis lawsuit settlements, paves way for retail dispensaries
- NY Court of Appeals reverses murder conviction because of illegal police search
- NY Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction over ineffective counsel
- Split court affirms gun conviction, finding search and arrest were legal
- NY appeals court vacates drug conviction over illegal police search
- Split Court of Appeals strips Police Accountability Board of disciplinary power
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