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Murder conviction affirmed by NY appeals court
A state appeals court has again upheld a murder conviction after several appeals by the defendant.
Dozens indicted over NYC gang warfare that led to the deaths of four bystanders
NEW YORK (AP) — Four bystanders were shot dead in the last 18 months because of gang rivalries in upper Manhattan, authorities said Thursday as they announced the indictments of dozens of people in a yearslong welter of gunfire, robberies, weapons deals, car crashes and more.
Judge weighs the merits of a lawsuit alleging ‘Real Housewives’ creators abused a cast member
NEW YORK (AP) — The lawyer for a former cast member of the "Real Housewives of New York" told a federal judge Thursday that the First Amendment cannot shield the show's creators from a lawsuit alleging that the show's participants were subjected to a "rotted workplace culture."
Giuliani’s lawyers seek to withdraw from legal fight over $148M defamation judgment against him
NEW YORK (AP) — Two lawyers say they can no longer represent Rudy Giuliani in a legal fight over property he's been ordered to give up to satisfy part of a $148 million defamation judgment against him.
ESD announces $61M Riverside Hotel renovation plans; $22.8M in tax breaks pending
Empire State Development and Gov. Kathy Hochul this morning announced the $61 million renovation plans for the Riverside Hotel in downtown Rochester, which apparently means the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA) will approve $22.865 million in tax incentives for the project next week.
Syracuse attorney disbarred for professional misconduct
A Syracuse attorney was disbarred for numerous violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Lippes Mathias LLP combines with West Palm Beach law firm
Lippes Mathias LLP has combined with Ward Damon Attorneys at Law in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Federal judge orders Oakland airport to stop using ‘San Francisco’ in name amid lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge ordered the Port of Oakland to stop using San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport as its airport's new name while a lawsuit by the city of San Francisco is ongoing.
NY judge awards over $300,000 to woman hit by state vehicle
A New York State Court of Claims judge has awarded more than $300,000 to a woman who was hit by a state vehicle while she was crossing a street.
NC man pleads guilty in Rochester to federal fraud charge
A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
Judge sets April trial date for Sarah Palin’s libel claim against The New York Times
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge set an April retrial date on Tuesday for Sarah Palin's libel case against The New York Times, even as lawyers on both sides for the first time said they hope to engage in talks to settle the case.
Subway rider who helped restrain man in NYC chokehold death says he wanted ex-Marine to ‘let go’
NEW YORK (AP) — A subway commuter who helped an ex-Marine restrain an agitated man aboard a Manhattan subway last year testified Tuesday that he tried to convince the veteran to loosen his grip around the man's neck.
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Juror dismissal: United States v. Johnson
- Second Circuit – Copyright Act: Hachette Book Group Inc v. Internet Archive
- Second Circuit – Habeas corpus: Musaid v. Kirkpatrick
- Second Circuit – Immigration law: Carrera v. Garland
- Second Circuit – Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act: In re: Terrorist Attacks on Sept. 11, 2001
- Second Circuit – Wage notices: Guthrie v. Rainbow Fencing Inc.
- Second Circuit – Economic espionage: United States v. Zheng
- Second Circuit – Foreclosure: Windward Bora LLC v. Sotomayor
- Second Circuit – Crime of violence: Pannell v. United States
- Second Circuit – Jury deliberations: Palin v. The York Times Co.
- Second Circuit – Americans with Disabilities Act: Lugo v. The city of Troy, New York
Law News
- Murder conviction affirmed by NY appeals court
- Syracuse attorney disbarred for professional misconduct
- Lippes Mathias LLP combines with West Palm Beach law firm
- NY judge awards over $300,000 to woman hit by state vehicle
- NC man pleads guilty in Rochester to federal fraud charge
- Rochester Black Bar Association gala and awards presentation set for Nov. 20
- Response to Oak Hill Country Club lawsuit filed
- NY attorney registration rules to change Dec. 1
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