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Erie County Jail inmate lawsuit to move forward
A state appeals court has modified a lower court ruling in a lawsuit filed by an Erie County Jail inmate who contracted hepatitis A while incarcerated.
Second Circuit reverses ruling in religious discrimination case involving COVID vaccination
A federal appeals court overruled a lower court ruling in a religious discrimination case after the plaintiff was terminated for failing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Telesca Center for Justice names new executive director
A former executive director of the Monroe County Bar Association has been appointed executive director of the Telesca Center for Justice.
Oneida County attorney disbarred after Trump pardon
An Oneida County attorney, who was convicted of a federal felony crime but pardoned by President Donald J. Trump, has been disbarred.
Elmira settles federal lawsuit over police encounter for $2.5M
The city of Elmira has agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a federal lawsuit filed almost six years ago by the estate of a man who died in 2019 after a violent interaction with Elmira Police Department officers.
Keurig K-Pods targeted in class-action lawsuit
A lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed against the company that makes Keurig coffee machines and K-Pods, claiming it misleads consumers by marketing the pods as recyclable.
Five Star Bank says receiver in Mott case fell short in duties
Five Star Bank is challenging receiver Mark R. Kercher's handling of the $18.9 million check-kiting case against Katherine Mott-Formicola.
Receiver: Mott floated $22M a day at height of check-kiting scheme
Over a period of 15 months between December 2022 and March 2024, Mott juggled hundreds of phony bank transactions.
ICE detention facility at Rochester federal building faces stiff opposition
Chief U.S. District Court Judge Elizabeth Wolford has raised concerns about a plan to renovate part of the federal building in Rochester for use as a detention facility.
Chautauqua County man sentenced for kidnapping conviction
A Chautauqua County man has been sentenced for his role in a 2014 homicide after being convicted of aiding and abetting a kidnapping.
Mary C. Loewenguth retiring as federal NY court clerk
Mary C. Loewenguth retired as court clerk for the U.S. District Court, Western District of New York, and her successor was appointed.
Settlement reached in Monro Inc. unpaid wages lawsuit
A $650,000 settlement has apparently been reached in a class-action lawsuit over unpaid wages against Monro Inc.
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Nonconsensual ingestion: Asinga v. Gatorade Co.
- Fourth Department – Drive-by shooting: People v. Bordies
- Fourth Department – Trusts wills and estates: Matter of the Estate of William J. Deline Jr.
- Fourth Department – Separation of powers doctrine: Allard v. County of Steuben
- Second Circuit – Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: Creditincome Limited v. The Swiss Confederation
- Fourth Department – Circumstantial evidence charge: People v. Coleman
- Second Circuit – Sentencing conditions: United States v. McCrone
- Fourth Department – Mental illness: People v. Williams
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Wallace
- Second Circuit – Failure to accommodate religion: Bergin v. N.Y. Unified Court System
- Second Circuit – Sentencing: United States v. DeJesus
Law News
- Fourth Department suspends attorney for two years
- Appeals court rejects claims of speedy trial violation
- NY appeals court vacates gun convictions
- Rochester panel highlights early planning for successful business transitions
- 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