Daily Record (Rochester, NY)

Western District of N.Y. Court Rules Against Building Owner and in Favor of Insurance Company

In a case where the plaintiff's building was found to be contaminated with mold, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York determined the insurance company was not obligated to indemnify the plaintiff. In granting the insurance company's motion for summary judgment, Judge William M. Skretny in 40 Gardenville, LLC v. Travelers Property Casualty of America found the insurance policy expressly stated it did not cover losses caused by dampness.

N.Y. State Court of Appeals Rules Representation of Defendant Deemed Effective

A defense attorney's disclosure to the court, which was an inference that his client intended to perjure himself on the stand, did not deprive the defendant of his right to a fair hearing or of his right to effective assistance of counsel. This was the finding of the New York State Court of Appeals in People v. Derek Andrades. The defense counsel's request to be relieved of representing the defendant due to an ethical dilemma was denied. Ultimately, the defendant appealed his conviction, asse...

U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Dismissal of Securities Fraud Case Against Corning Inc.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the dismissal of a proposed class action securities fraud complaint against Corning Inc. and several of its officers alleging violations of Sections 11 and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, and Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In the March 30 decision, the appellate court ruled U.S. District Court, Western District of New York, Judge Charles J. Siragusa correctly decided the defendants, represented by Nixo...

Matrimonial Commission to Hold Hearing in Buffalo On April 21

The Matrimonial Commission, appointed by New York State Chief Judge Judith Kaye to examine every facet of the divorce process in the state and recommend reforms, will hold a public hearing in Buffalo. The hearing is set for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 at the Erie County Courthouse, ceremonial courtroom, 92 Franklin St. The commission is seeking testimony from individuals and organizations regarding ways to reduce costs, delays and trauma to the parties involved in divorce proceedings.

New York State Legislature Acts to Strengthen Megan's Law

Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno and Deputy Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos announced changes to strengthen New York's Megan's Law by making it more difficult for sex offenders to escape detection in the community. The new measure, contained in the just-adopted state budget, requires the highest-risk sex offenders - those classified as level 3 offenders - to update their photos on the Megan's Law Registry each year. Lower-risk offenders would also be required to provide regular photo upd...

Musical Talents of Ellen Simpson Complement 'Acappellants'

Let's Hang On (set to tune of Manhattan Transfer's song by same name)