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Bath salts ban moves out of committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday unanimously passed legislation to nationally ban the synthetic narcotic known as “bath salts.” The bill, introduced by Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-NY, adds MDPV and mephedrone ...
Senate Democrats rap ‘pro-business’ Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats at a partisan-tinged hearing say the Supreme Court's conservative majority is wrongly favoring businesses over consumers, employees and investors. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy opened a committee ...
Grassley wants more discussion on Green
There is nothing unusual about the 112th Congress holding over judicial nominations the first time they are brought up in an executive business meeting of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. They have done so with every one so far this year ...
Bill to allow cameras in federal courtrooms advances
Legislation that would give chief judges in federal trial and appellate courts the right to decide whether cameras would be allowed in court proceedings has been advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
O’Donnell nomination moves forward
Denise O’Donnell still has some questions to answer before her nomination for a federal post is forwarded to the full Senate. O’Donnell, a native of Buffalo, is being considered to be director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, a component ...
Hearing expected soon in Green nomination
The nomination of Monroe County District Attorney Michael C. Green for a federal judgeship is before the Senate Judiciary Committee which is expected to schedule a hearing soon. Answers to the questionnaire are posted ...
Panel OKs Kagan for Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pushing toward an election-year Supreme Court confirmation vote, a polarized Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved Elena Kagan to be the fourth female justice.
Senior Republican wins weeklong delay on Kagan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed scheduled action Tuesday to send Elena Kagan's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate for confirmation, setting a panel vote for next week.
Justice nominee defends record
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nominee for the No. 2 post at the Justice Department has told the Senate Judiciary Committee that the government must use all available means in fighting terrorism.
Leahy: Kagan hearings to start in June
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Patrick Leahy moved quickly Wednesday to advance Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan down a so-far smooth road to confirmation, setting hearings for June 28.
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Anti-Injunction Act: Mutual Fund Opt-Out Plaintiffs v. Calamari
- Fourth Department – Premises liability: Polisoto v. St. Gregory The Great Roman Catholic Church
- Fourth Department – Highway design: Montes v. City of Rochester, et al.
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Brenda L. M. v. James R. K.
- Fourth Department – Noncustodial parent visitation: Jones v. Serna
- Second Circuit – Securities Exchange Act: 20230930-DK-Butterfly-1 Inc. v. HBC Invs. LLC
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Liebetreu v. Sennett
- Second Circuit – Supervised release: United States v. Salvador
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of Alejandro G.-P and Neymar G.-P
- Fourth Department – Deaf juror: People v. Fleming
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Feldt
Law News
- NY appeals court affirms weapon conviction rejecting illegal stop claims
- Nursing home worker accused of stealing from residents
- Erie County Jail inmate lawsuit to move forward
- The Daily Record honors 130 attorneys with 2026 Power Lists for Law
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Real Estate Law Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Trusts and Estates Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Litigation Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Labor & Employment Law Power List
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