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Lawsuit dismissed in Rochester police chase car crash
A state appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Rochester filed by a couple that was injured when a car fleeing from police crashed into their home.
NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
A New York appeals court has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of attempted murder of a Rochester Police Department officer.
Phillips Lytle names new Rochester office leader
Phillips Lytle LLP has named Chad W. Flansburg, a partner with the firm, to succeed Jillian M. Dunbar as Rochester office leader.
Rochester, Monroe County to pay $1.75M to officer blinded in stabbing
The City of Rochester announced its settlement with former Rochester Police Officer Denny Wright, a 29-year veteran with the department.
Lawsuit accuses Rochester police of property damage during search
A lawsuit accuses Rochester Police Department officers of extensive damage to a home during execution of a search warrant.
Lacy Katzen LLP in Rochester names new managing partner
Jennifer Chadwick has been elected managing partner of Lacy Katzen LLP, succeeding Peter T. Rodgers after 30 years of leadership in Rochester.
Rochester man sues to get cats back from ex-girlfriend
A Rochester man is suing his ex-girlfriend in state Supreme Court over two cats he claims she is “wrongfully detaining.”
Rochester man convicted of second murder
A Rochester man convicted of shooting two people on Denver Street in 2023 was last week convicted of killing another man.
NY Court of Appeals grants new trial in drug case
New York’s highest court has granted a new trial in a drug case because the judge let the prosecution use the defendant’s previous criminal convictions.
NY judge dismisses lawsuit filed without plaintiff’s consent
A state Supreme Court justice dismissed a lawsuit filed by an attorney who did not have the authority to represent the plaintiff he named in the complaint.
Underberg & Kessler marks 100 years with new leadership
The law firm of Underberg & Kessler LLP is marking its 100th anniversary with a new approach to leadership and a redesigned website.
Townhomes proposed for vacant Rochester East End parcel
Affordable townhomes are proposed for 125 Charlotte St in Rochester's East End, with 11 units including accessible ground-floor ADUs.
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Recording police activity: Reyes v. City of New York
- Second Circuit – Tax liens and levies: Besicorp v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
- Fourth Department -Tax assessment: Syracuse University v. City of Syracuse
- Fourth Department – Burglary plea: People v. Small
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Fernandez
- Fourth Department – Youthful offender status: People v. Speed
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of De’Lawrence S. III
- Court of Appeals – Missing witness instruction: People v. Khiamdavanh
- Second Circuit – Securities fraud: Huey v. Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
Law News
- Rochester man files suit over ‘warning notice’ from ICE
- Lawsuit dismissed in Rochester police chase car crash
- NY appeals court reinstates criminal charges
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
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