Rochester, NY stores have become more aggressive in dealing with losses caused by shoppers cheating on self-checkout devices. Many shoppers avoid long lines by using self-checkout at Target, Wegman’s, Tops, Dash’s, BJ’s, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Costco, or Walmart? If you were distracted and forgot to scan one of the items in your cart or you […]
Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer
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Aug
The Appellate Division of NYS Supreme Court, Fourth Department reinstated a lawsuit challenging the validity of a will after the case was dismissed. Monroe County Surrogate’s Court Judge Christopher S. Ciaccio (“Ciaccio”) issued an order and decree granting a motion filed by Mayra Rodriguez (“Executor”) for summary judgment, dismissed all will objections, and admitted to probate the will […]
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Aug
A tour bus owned by M&Y Tour Inc. of Staten Island, NY was involved in a serious crash on the New York State Thruway between Rochester, NY and Buffalo, NY on August 22, 2025. The tour bus was returning to New York City from Niagara Falls, NY with 54 people aboard when it crashed and […]
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Aug
Can NY Sentences be Reduced Even if Defendants Waive The Right to Appeal? Yes, the Supreme Court of the NYS Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department on July 25, 2025, significantly reduced a defendant’s sentence from 25 years to only five years in prison, despite the defendant having waived her right to appeal. The groundbreaking decision […]
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Due to rapid growth, we are looking for a well-rounded Litigation Associate (or a Partner with a portable practice) to join our collaborative and experienced team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who thrives on variety, is eager to gain courtroom experience, and wants to grow under the guidance of respected attorneys in […]
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Due to rapid growth in our matrimonial/family law department, we are recruiting attorneys who are passionate about Family Law and ready to take the next step in their careers. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC seeks a motivated Associate Attorney (or a Partner with a portable practice) who aspires of working alongside respected mentors, contributing to meaningful cases, […]
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Aug
The signature of the seller on the NY deed must be notarized. The signature of the principal, agent, and successor agent on a NY power of attorney must be notarized. According to NYCRR Title 19 Sec. 182.5, for anyone signing a document who physically appears before a notary public, satisfactory evidence of identity requires identity verification through either: (1) […]
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Aug
NY licensed professionals may set up a professional service corporation (PC), a professional service limited liability company (PLLC) or a registered limited liability partnership (LLP) if they want to be incorporated. In addition, the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, geology, and land surveying may set up a design professional service corporation, or “D.P.C.”. Generally, […]
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Aug
Essential amendments to New York Discovery Laws (CPL Article 245), effective August 7, 2025, will support survivors of domestic violence and other serious crimes, hold perpetrators accountable and safeguard the right to a fair and speedy trial. The changes maintain due process for defendants, while replacing a system that allowed for automatic dismissals based on […]
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May
The most frequent reason people are arrested at Darien Lake Six Flags concerts is criminal trespass in the Third Degree after allegedly reentering the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return. A person is guilty of Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree when he or she knowingly enters [remains] unlawfully in a […]