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Legal Analysis of Alec Baldwin’s Involuntary Manslaughter Charges
Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in New Mexico. What lies ahead and how would the case be... more
Town Hall Discussion on Potential Changes to New York State Bail Reform
In her State of the State speech, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul addressed potential changes to New York's bail reform... more
Legal Consequences of Violating Driving Ban
What are the legal consequences of violating a driving ban during a declared state of emergency? Barry Covert spoke with... more
The Buffalo News Reports on Man Cleared of Criminally Negligent Homicide Charges
The Buffalo News recently published a report regarding a man, represented by defense attorneys Barry N. Covert and Justin D.... more
Legal Analysis on Federal Charges for Individual Posted Violent Threats Against Buffalo Stores on Social Media
Just two days following the tragic mass shooting at a Tops Market in Buffalo; violent, racially charged, threats were made... more
Analysis of $4 Million Damages Alex Jones Ordered to Pay Sandy Hook Parents
On Thursday, August 4th, the jury in Alex Jones' defamation lawsuit ordered that he pay $4 million in compensatory damages... more
Analysis of First Amendment in Defamation Lawsuit Against Alex Jones
A trial is underway in the defamation lawsuit brought against conspiracy theorist and media personality, Alex Jones. The trial, which... more
Legal Analysis on the Arrest and Resignation of New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin
New York State Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin resigned from his office after being arrested on fraud and bribery charges. WGRZ 2... more
Legal Analysis of Recent Court Rulings on New York State Mask Mandate
This week, there have been multiple court rulings regarding New York State’s mask mandate. The first ruling was issued by... more
Legal Analysis of Gov. Hochul’s Enforcement of New York State’s HERO Act
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a directive that requires businesses in New York State to implement specific... more
