The New York Daily Record

1 week ago | nydailyrecord.com | Nicole Black

In the age of generative AI and rapid technological advancements, listservs can seem outdated and downright provincial. Even so, for many lawyers, even those who are tech-averse, this forum is a convenient and user-friendly way to connect with colleagues. Listservs provide a valuable sense of community, facilitating engagement with other practitioners on issues ranging from insights on local court rules and legal developments to obtaining referral recommendations and much more.

2 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

Appellate court reverses dismissal of murder chargeDefendant accused of fatally shooting her grandmotherIndictment initially dismissed as part of same criminal transactionCourt finds firearm possession and murder were separate acts A state appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling and reinstated a second-degree murder charge in the case of a defendant accused of fatally shooting her grandmother. In September 2023, Erie County Court Judge Kenneth F.

3 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

BarkerGilmore LLC, the Pittsford-based executive search, coaching, and advisory firm focused on in-house legal and compliance professionals, has released its 2025 Chief Compliance Officer Compensation Report. The survey of nearly 300 chief compliance officers reveals a 2.7% increase in median salaries, along with “some interesting insights into compliance market dynamics,” according to BarkerGilmore Managing Partner John Gilmore.

3 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

Key takeaways:Appeals court affirms assault convictionCourt finds waiver of right to counsel was knowing and voluntaryVanderbilt represented himself during trial despite multiple warningsJudge’s inquiry into self-representation deemed constitutionally sufficient A state appeals court has affirmed assault and other convictions against a man who claims he should not have been allowed to represent himself in court. Defendant Norman H.

3 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

A state appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that there was no settlement agreement between the parties in a lawsuit over a motor-vehicle accident. The case stems from a negligence lawsuit over a collision between a motorcycle operated by plaintiff Bradley J. Garlow and a vehicle operated by defendant Sean G. Cunningham. Cunningham sought an order to enforce a purported settlement agreement and discontinue the action with prejudice. State Supreme Court Justice Paula L.