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Schumer takes on ‘swatting’ with new legislation
A nationwide rash of “swatting” attacks, one of which recently occurred in Rochester, is the subject of new legislation U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., is introducing to increase penalties and close loopholes. Speaking from the site of a recent attack on Park Avenue, Schumer explained swatting is when a fake phone call is made […]
Schumer pushes for tax incentives to renovate historic structures
U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer is fighting for tax credits that encourage developers to restore historic buildings. Schumer met Monday with several local developers and Mayor Thomas S. Richards at the Academy Building, 13 S. Fitzhugh St., which is being renovated into 21 new apartments, retail and restaurant space by George Traikos. Schumer said one […]
Officials vow fight to save Hickey Freeman jobs
While company leadership was in bankruptcy court Monday morning, Hickey Freeman workers, joined by U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y,, and U.S. Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-Fairport, for a rally in support of the high-end suit maker. The parent company, HMX Group, announced last week it was seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Although he wouldn’t name […]
Renewed call for student visa checks
U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer is urging immediate passage of his bi-partisan legislation to increase oversight of the student visa program. His push comes after a Bangladesh native was arrested Wednesday after trying to blow up the Federal Reserve building in lower Manhattan. The suspect was in the U.S. on a student visa. Schumer said […]
Schumer presses for football helmet safety law
Football is a rough-and-tumble sport, and U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer wouldn’t want to change the way the high school game is played, except for one thing. Schumer, and coaches, parents and many others, want the sport to be safer than it is right now. Schumer on Monday visited Gates Chili High School to push […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Hausrath Landscape Maintenance Inc. v. Caravan Facilities Management LLC
- Second Circuit – New York Child Victim’s Act: Kane v. Mount Pleasant CSD; Coe v. Eastport Union Free School
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Appointing law clerk: Opinion 22-149
- Fourth Department – Bill of particulars: Harris v. Rome Memorial Hospital, et al.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Accusations against co-judge: Opinion 22-148
- Fourth Department – Medicaid: Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Home v. NYS Dept. of Health
- Fourth Department – Criminal possession of a firearm: People v. Wilson
- Fourth Department – Promoting prostitution: People v. Watts
- Second Circuit – Class certification: Arkansas Teachers Retirement System V. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
- Fourth Department – Show-up identification: People v. Waggoner
- Fourth Department – Association: Victory Village Tenants Assoc. v. Evergreen Communities, et al.
- Second Circuit – In personam jurisdiction: Kaplan v. Bank Saderat PLC
Law News
- Greenlight Networks selects Buffalo-based attorney as general counsel
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith
- Rochester man sues Geneseo police, alleging false arrest, assault
- The Daily Record’s Power List for Intellectual Property 2023
- NY ethics panel says judges can join NRA
- Harter Secrest & Emery LLP names partner-in-charge of Buffalo office
- Banned professor sues SUNY Fredonia leaders
- Hochul signs law requiring unemployment insurance information from employers
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