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Wolford’s nomination on committee agenda
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary is scheduled to vote Thursday on the nomination of Rochester attorney Elizabeth A. Wolford for a federal judgeship. The vote will be whether […]
Wolford nomination questionnaire made public
Leadership roles in various bar activities and 20 years of legal experience are among the qualifications Elizabeth A. Wolford listed in her questionnaire for consideration for nomination to the U.S. […]
Senate studies domestic terrorism
Recent mass shootings, including the Aug. 5 killing of six people at a Wisconsin Sikh temple, have U.S. senators looking at ways to combat the threat of domestic terrorism. More […]
Green’s nomination sent to full Senate
The nomination of Monroe County District Attorney Michael C. Green is being forwarded to the full Senate for possible confirmation. The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary agreed Thursday ...
Judiciary Committee considering Green’s nomination
The record on Monroe County District Attorney Michael C. Green’s hearing for consideration for a federal judgeship will remain open for one week. The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, which questioned Green and other candidates for other federal positions for more than an hour earlier this week, will schedule an executive meeting to consider whether to send Green’s nomination to the full[...]
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 York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
- Police investigate alleged misappropriation of Walworth Fire Department funds
- 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