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Judge Geraci moves from confirmation to transition
The packing has begun as Monroe County Court Judge Frank P. Geraci Jr. prepares to move to the federal courthouse, where, as of January, he will be sworn in as […]
Law enforcement wants your unused drugs
Law enforcement efforts to combat the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse will be concentrated this weekend on limiting access to unused drugs. Dozens of drop-off sites throughout the 17-county […]
Green nomination stuck in Senate
The Senate will consider confirming several judgeships Monday, but the nomination of Monroe County District Attorney Michael C. Green is not one of them. Earlier this week, according to the Congressional Record, a unanimous consent-time agreement ...
Bankruptcies in contrast with economic woes
Bankruptcy filings nationwide and for the Western District of New York decreased last month and in the past year, according to figures calculated by the American Bankruptcy Institute in Virginia and the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Rotunno faces new charges in Syracuse
A Greece man accused of threatening to kill former President George W. Bush is facing new weapons-related charges in Syracuse. The threat charge against Ian L. Rotunno, 24, was dismissed Friday morning by U.S. Magistrate Judge Marian W. Payson ...
Bankruptcy: In Re Dale E. Anderson
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York Bankruptcy Abusive Filings — Retirement-Conversion to Chapter 13 In Re Dale E. Anderson 10-11161 Judge Bucki Background: The Office of the United […]
Discovery: Star Direct Telecom Inc. v. Global Crossing Bandwidth Inc.
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Discovery Contested Issues Star Direct Telecom Inc. v. Global Crossing Bandwidth Inc. 05-CV-6734 Judge Payson Background: Plaintiffs United States Telesis Inc. and […]
Clean Water Act: Lewis v. FMC Corporation
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Clean Water Act Lewis v. FMC Corporation 04-CV-331 Judge Skretny Background: Plaintiffs, residents of the Village of Middleport, Niagara County, N.Y., commenced […]
Constitutional Torts: Stout v. Town of Tonawanda Police Department
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Constitutional Torts Right of Privacy — Mental Health Stout v. Town of Tonawanda Police Department 09-CV-261 Judge Skretny Background: Plaintiff David Stout […]
Job Discrimination: Cooper v. The Sutherland Group Ltd.
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Job Discrimination Cooper v. The Sutherland Group Ltd. 10-CV-6575 Judge Telesca Background: Plaintiff Anthony Cooper, proceeding pro se, brings this action pursuant […]
Maritime Law: Northeast Research LLC v. One Shipwrecked Vessel
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Maritime Law Submerged Vessels Northeast Research LLC v. One Shipwrecked Vessel 04-CV-645 Judge Arcara Background: Plaintiff NorthEast Research LLC commenced this admiralty […]
ERISA: Donovan v. United Association Plumbers & Steamfitters Local No. 22 Pension Fund
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York ERISA Retirement Pensions — Break in Service Donovan v. United Association Plumbers & Steamfitters Local No. 22 Pension Fund 08-CV-6255 Judge Larimer […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
- Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
- Fourth Department – Due process: People v. Pulley
- Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Guerra
- Second Circuit – Death results clause: United States v. Parks
- Fourth Department – Suppression: People v. Post
- Court of Appeals – Mandated judicial retirement: Miller, et al. v. State of New York, et al.
- Fourth Department – Judicial misconduct: Pitts-Davis v. The Onondaga County DA
- Second Circuit – Property demolition: Levin, Vodka Properties LLC v. City of Buffalo
Law News
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
- Attorney and law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
- New rule requires NY judges to visit detention sites
- Split NY Court of Appeals affirms assault conviction
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