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Support for stricter gun laws ticks up
WASHINGTON— Here are some things to know about public opinion on gun laws from a new AP-GfK poll: MORE FAVOR STRICTER LAWS Fifty-eight of Americans now think gun laws should be made stricter, while 27 percent think they should be left as they are and 12 percent think they should be made less strict. That’s […]
No bail for man charged with trying to support IS group
BUFFALO — A judge has denied bail for a western New York man accused of attempting to support terrorism by buying combat gear, making overseas trips and declaring his allegiance online to the Islamic State group. A federal judge on Friday agreed with the government that Arafat Nagi is too much of a flight risk […]
Cuomo, lawmakers push campaign finance changes
ALBANY (AP) — A day after penning an op-ed piece arguing for campaign finance reform, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has support from two key lawmakers and Senate Republicans involved in negotiations. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said Wednesday he’s encouraged that Cuomo is pushing public financing of campaigns, which would match small donor contributions with state funds. […]
Judiciary supports re-evaluating sentences
The chair of the Judicial Conference Criminal Law Committee has written a letter in support of Congress’ efforts “to review and ameliorate the deleterious and unwanted consequences spawned by mandatory minimum sentencing provisions.” The letter, available at http://news.uscourts.gov, was written by Judge Robert Holmes Bell, who was prompted by a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday [[...]
Poll: More in NY support fracking than oppose
ALBANY — A new poll shows more New Yorkers support “hydrofracking” than oppose it, with support more common in downstate regions. A Siena College poll of registered voters found 42 percent support hydrofracking, which involves injecting a well with millions of gallons of chemically treated water to crack rock deep underground. Another 36 percent oppose […]
Public encouraged to ‘shop small’ on Nov. 24
Assemblyman Bill Reilich, R-Greece, is encouraging New Yorkers to “shop small” on Saturday, Nov. 24, also known as Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide. “As a small businessman, I know this is a great concept that will help spur local economic growth,” Reilich said. “Throughout my district, our local businesses […]
Obama voices support for anti-unemployment bias bill
President Barack Obama has voiced support for legislation that would make it illegal for employers and employment agencies to unfairly discriminate against unemployed job seekers. The measure, the Fair Employment Opportunity Act ...
Faraci Lange receives corporate support award
The Advocacy Center has recognized the law firm of Faraci Lange LLP with its 2011 Corporate Support Award. The award, for demonstrating outstanding support to The Advocacy Center, was presented Saturday during a ceremony ...
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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