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Legal Analysis for Report on Cheektowaga Man Charged with Four Murders
WIVB News 4 Buffalo recently aired a report on a Cheektowaga man who is accused of murdering his wife and... more
Legal Analysis of Homicide Ruling by Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office
The Erie County Medical Examiner's Office recently ruled Nurul Amin Shah Alam’s death a homicide. Shah Alam was a mostly blind... more
The New York State DMV Updates Point System and Increases Penalties for Driving Offenses
On February 16, 2026, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles implemented a new point system, which will result... more
Media Reports on Judges Ruling to Dismiss Charges Against High School Principal
Various print and television media outlets recently reported on a judge’s ruling to dismiss all charges, which were filed against... more
Legal Analysis of Body Camera Footage Released by the Buffalo Police Department
The Buffalo Police Department recently released body camera footage of an incident that involved a woman who was shot in... more
Legal Analysis of Special Prosecutor Appointment in Sherriff’s Office Official Investigation
A special prosecutor was recently appointed to review an incident involving the Erie County Sherriff’s Office Chief of Narcotics and... more
What Is The Potential Impact of the SAVE Act?
WGRZ Channel 2 recently reported on a proposed bill in Congress, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act). The... more
Can The U.S. Department of Education Be Dismantled By Executive Order?
There have been recent reports, which suggest that President Donald Trump may attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education,... more
Is A Parody Social Media Account A Protected Form Of Free Speech?
Is a parody social media account of a public official a protected form of free speech? This question is at the... more
Legal Analysis Of Proposed New York State Cannabis Bill
A new bill, proposed in the New York State Assembly, could put restrictions on where it is legal to smoke... more