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UR names new vice president and general counsel
Rachael Honig, vice president and chief university compliance officer at Rutgers University, has been named University of Rochester senior vice president and general counsel, effective Aug. 1.
Triplets among 200+ new NY lawyers sworn in at ceremony
Sandra Wolk Gelb and her husband, Jay Gelb, had three children taking the oath at the same time at the swearing-in ceremony for new attorneys.
Alleged discrimination complaint against UR dismissed
An appeals court upheld the dismissal of a hearing disability discrimination claim filed against the University of Rochester by a deaf man.
Lawsuit brought by kidnapped ex-student against UR dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the University of Rochester by a former student who was kidnapped and tortured.
UR, complainants issue war of words about sexual abuse case
The University of Rochester and the group suing it for the way it handled sexual harassment complaints against a professor squared off this week, filing additional court documents and statements […]
UR sexual abuse complaint moves to federal court
The professors who filed a complaint of sexual harassment and retaliation against the University of Rochester in August have now filed a federal lawsuit pursuing the same claims. The suit, […]
UR charges architect with costly mistakes
The University of Rochester has filed $1.5 million suit against a Boston architecture firm, charging that it made costly mistakes in the design of the new Wegmans Hall for science […]
UR appoints independent investigation into EEOC complaint
The University of Rochester‘s Board of Trustees has appointed a special committee to oversee an independent investigation into an equal employment opportunity commission (EEOC) complaint against professor T. Florian Jaeger. […]
UR’s Seligman, complainants trade barbs over EEOC filing
University of Rochester President Joel Seligman and a group of complainants have exchanged criticism following an equal employment opportunity commission (EEOC) complaint that alleged sexual misconduct by a professor in […]
Judge certifies class action suit against UR hospitals, contractor
A federal judge has certified a class action lawsuit claiming patients were overcharged for copies of their medical records in violation of New York state law. The defendants are the […]
Torture victim sues for $10 million
A former University of Rochester student who was kidnapped and tortured in December 2015 is suing the nine people convicted in the case for $10 million. Nicholas Kollias, 23, who […]
University of Rochester kidnapping victim rebuilds life in Chicago
CHICAGO — A 23-year-old man is rebuilding his life in Chicago after his future was upended during a violent encounter while he attended college in Rochester. Northbrook native Nicholas Kollias […]
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