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New York Judge Rules State Is Liable for Damages Upon Wrongful Conviction

Brown v. State of New York, 2008-009-029, New York Court of Claims; decision by Judge Nicholas V. Midey Jr. Is the state liable for damages under the Court of Claims Act for a wrongful conviction when the claimant establishes the necessary elements for such relief but also allegedly confessed to the subject murder while in prison?

Rochester Legal Briefs: December 18, 2008

Fund for Modern Courts awards The Fund for Modern Courts presented the 2008 Samuel J. Duboff Memorial Award to Elizabeth B. Hubbard, a lay member of the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, and to the volunteers of LIFT, who work to improve the quality of justice in family court in New York City.

N.Y. Supreme Court Rejects Negligent Design Claims Against Cigarette Makers

New York State's highest court on Tuesday rejected negligent design claims against cigarette makers, a day after the U.S. Supreme Court held that cigarette manufacturers may be sued for falsely advertising "light" and low tar brands. Both cases addressed the properties of so-called "light" cigarettes.

State of New York Funds for Rochester's Renaissance Square Not in Jeopardy

Renaissance Square is another step closer to reality, despite the New York's shaky financial position, officials said Wednesday during a meeting of the Main & Clinton Local Development Corp. The project, which would combine a public bus terminal, performing arts center and community college campus on a now-bleak Downtown Rochester corner, is going through an environmental review by the Federal Transit Administration. Public and written comments will be taken into consideration by the agency, ...

Rochester Business Alliance Offers Scholarships

The Rochester Business Alliance is offering scholarships to applicants for the University of Rochester's Simon School Executive MBA program starting in fall 2009. The awards cover half of the cost for applicants who live and work in the Rochester area. The early application deadline is April 17.

U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit Case Summaries: December 18, 2008

Immigration Mora v. Mukasey

U.S. District Court Western District Case Summaries: December 18, 2008

Clean Water Act Neighbors Organized to Save