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Webster judge dismisses speeding and drunk driving charges for lack of evidence
Webster Town Justice Thomas J. Disalvo has dismissed speeding and drunk driving charges because of a lack of evidence.
New York sues Polymarket, says it ran illegal gambling operation
New York's attorney general sued Polymarket on Thursday, escalating her battle against prediction markets, an industry that she says violates state laws against illegal gambling.
Politico, MS NOW, CNN denied access to White House despite judge’s order
Politico, MS NOW and CNN reporters were barred from the White House on Thursday, just hours after a judge deemed President Donald Trump's ban of the three news outlets likely unconstitutional and ordered their access immediately restored.
Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Iowa newspaper and pollster
An Iowa judge on Wednesday dismissed President Donald Trump's lawsuit filed in late 2024 against the Des Moines Register newspaper and pollster J. Ann Selzer, saying a poll that showed the Republican leader trailing before the 2024 elections was legally protected speech.
Rochester’s JustCause celebrates 45 years of pro bono legal services
Nearly 200 members of the legal community gathered to celebrate the 45th anniversary of JustCause, which provides pro bono legal services to indigent clients.
New NYS law allows employees access to personnel file
New York law mandates employers notify employees of negative entries and grants access to personnel files.
Man pleads guilty to killing brothers at Allegany County hunting camp
A former Englewood, Florida, resident has pleaded guilty to shooting and killing his two brothers at an Allegany County hunting camp last year.
Brothers convicted of killing Irondequoit family of four
Juries have convicted two brothers accused of killing an Irondequoit couple and their two young children, then setting fires inside the family's home in 2024.
‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
The social media "looksmaxxing" influencer known as Clavicular has been charged with raping a 17-year-old girl who told police she became intoxicated at his family's home on Massachusetts' Cape Cod after he invited her to join him on live stream videos.
Evidence in drug case suppressed over search warrant issue
A Columbia County Court judge has suppressed physical evidence in a drug case because police failed to provide the defendant with a copy of a search warrant when requested.
DoorDash reaches $131.5 million settlement with NYC over delivery workers’ pay
DoorDash said on Tuesday it reached a $131.5 million settlement of a New York City government probe that found the food delivery company underpaid or waited too long to pay workers.
New trial granted in Herkimer County assault case
A state appeals court has granted a new trial on an assault charge because of an improper witness identification of the defendant.
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – National Labor Relations Act: Siren Retail Corp. v. NLRB
- Fourth Department – Res judicata: Vince’s Pizza Plus Inc. v. Defedericis
- Fourth Department – Court of Claims: Viola v. SUNY Upstate University Hospital
- Second Circuit – Second Amendment: United States v. DeFelice
- Fourth Department – Removal to Family Court: People v. Neyshaliz M. V.
- Second Circuit – Removal to federal court: County of Westchester v. Express Scripts
- Western District Case Notes
- Second Circuit – Res judicata: Trireme Energy Development v. RWE Renewables
- Second Circuit – Appeal dismissed: Arrowhead v. Picture Pro
- Fourth Department – Dangerous condition: Sterk v. State of New York
- Fourth Department – Assault: People v. Stephens
Law News
- Webster judge dismisses speeding and drunk driving charges for lack of evidence
- Rochester’s JustCause celebrates 45 years of pro bono legal services
- New NYS law allows employees access to personnel file
- Evidence in drug case suppressed over search warrant issue
- New trial granted in Herkimer County assault case
- MCBA hosts WDNY Federal Court Bench and Bar Dinner
- Court rules defendant waived right to appeal
- Evidence suppressed because of illegal traffic stop