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Four sentenced in kidnapping, torture of UR students
Four people convicted of charges stemming from the kidnapping and torture of two University of Rochester students have been sentenced to prison. The two men and two women were convicted […]
Experts to deliver annual state, national economic outlook
Narayana Kocherlakota, Lionel W. McKenzie Professor of Economics at the University of Rochester, and former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and James E. Glassman, managing director and head […]
Trial to begin for 4 charged in college students’ kidnapping
Jury selection is scheduled to begin in the trial of four people charged with kidnapping and torturing two University of Rochester students in Rochester late last year. Rochester police rescued […]
Fifth defendant pleads guilty in UR kidnapping case
The fifth of nine people charged in the abduction and assault of two University of Rochester students has pleaded guilty in exchange for a 35-year prison sentence. The Monroe County […]
Woman admits role in kidnapping, torture of University of Rochester students
A New York woman has admitted to her role in the kidnapping and torture of two college students. As part of an agreement with prosecutors, Leah Gigliotti pleaded guilty Tuesday […]
UR’s Simon Business School gets $20 million gift
An anonymous University of Rochester alumnus has made the largest single gift commitment ever to the University’s Simon Business School. The $20 million deferred commitment will provide unrestricted support for […]
U of R feted by Tourette association
The national Tourette Syndrome Association today announced the designation of 10 “Tourette Syndrome Association Centers of Excellence” at healthcare facilities, research centers and academic institutions located across the United States, […]
VNS names new president, CEO
The University of Rochester Medicine’s home care agency, Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester and Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service, has appointed Jane Shukitis of Gates as president and CEO. She […]
UR getting research grant
A $577,598 federal grant is being awarded for research projects at the University of Rochester related to child and domestic abuse. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services’ Eunice […]
UR gets $2 million for rat cancer research
A $2 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded to the University of Rochester to examine the aging process across a series of rodent […]
U of R gets grant to study allergies, infectious diseases
A National Institutes of Health grant of nearly $3 million has been awarded to the University of Rochester to study allergies and infectious diseases, specifically influenza. “The University of Rochester […]
UR campaign surpasses $1B mark
The University of Rochester‘s campaign has passed the $1 billion mark, with the commitment of more than $4 million from James Aquavella, professor of ophthalmology. Aquavella, a clinician and researcher […]
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