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Debate Over Cheektowaga Sex Offender Law
The Cheektowaga Town Council held a hearing concerning repealing the town's sex offender law, which is more restrictive than the... more
Uber/Lyft Drivers and Sex Offenses
Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft were recently legalized as part of the new New York State budget. As... more
Raise the Age Proposal
The New York State budget continues to be negotiated but, as of yet, no agreement has been reached. One issue... more
I wrote a guest column that appeared in the March 27 issue of the Buffalo Law Journal. In “Legally defending... more
Teen Charged with Beating Two-Year-Old Boy
On Friday, a two-year-old boy was taken to the emergency room with severe injuries. He was put on life support,... more
Child Found Walking Alone in Niagara Falls
Yesterday morning, a passerby saw a 4-year-old girl walking alone near Frankie's Donuts in Niagara Falls. The young girl was... more
Pay-to-Play Suit Against Mayor Brown Dismissed
NRP Properties filed a lawsuit alleging that Mayor Byron Brown and others were engaged in “pay-to-play”. A federal judge recently... more
Towne Automotive Employee Charged with Embezzlement
Orchard Park Police have arrested Billie Becker for allegedly embezzling approximately $1,000,000 from her employer, Towne Automotive. I spoke to... more
Conviction Overturned in Buffalo Boy’s Murder
The conviction of Matthew Kuzdzal in the 2013 sexual assault and murder of 5-year-old Eain Brooks was recently overturned due... more
Criminalization of Business Regulation Violations
Over the past decade, criminal statutes and sanctions against businesses have surfaced from within federal regulations. These statutes allow what... more