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Legal Analysis on Executive Order Allowing Businesses to Deny Entry to People Without Masks
Following a statewide shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, New York State has begun phases of reopening. As counties in... more
Trusted Traveler Program Applications Suspended for New York State Residents
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that it is suspending applications for Trusted Traveler Programs from residents of New... more
Analysis of Cameron Collins, Son of former Congressman, Sentenced to Five Years Probation For Insider Trading
Cameron Collins, the son of former Congressman Chris Collins, was sentenced for his involvement in an insider trading case. The... more
Legal Analysis of Impact Sheriff’s Support May Have on Sentencing of Kenneth Achtyl
Kenneth Achtyl, a former Deputy with the Erie County Sheriff’s Department, is scheduled to be sentenced by an Orchard Park... more
Legal Analysis of Chris Collins’ 26 Month Sentence in Insider Trading Case
Attorney Barry Covert was in WGRZ’s studio to provide legal analysis as news broke on the sentencing of former Congressman... more
Judge Rules Gov. Cuomo Exceeded Authority With Emergency Ban On E-Cigarettes
A New York State Supreme Court judge recently ruled in favor of a vaping industry group in their lawsuit against... more
Legal Analysis on Status of Maserati Car Crash Investigation
WGRZ 2 On Your Side recently aired a report in response to outcry in the community regarding the status of... more
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Addresses Concerns Over New York State Bail Reform
New York State’s new criminal justice reform is continuing to capture media attention. Attorney Barry Covert was interviewed by WGRZ... more
Legal Analysis of New Federal Animal Cruelty Law
A new bill was recently signed in to law, which makes acts of cruelty to animals a federal crime. The... more
New York State Upcoming Prison Bail Reform
New York State will enact new prison bail reform next year. The reform, which takes effect on January 1, 2020,... more