I wrote a guest column that appeared in the March 27 issue of the Buffalo Law Journal. In “Legally defending a professional license is not just about protecting a career”, I explain several issues related to professional licensing defense, including how nursing licenses are obtained, what could put a professional license in jeopardy, how a professional license can be protected, and what an attorney’s role is in the process. The full article is available on the Buffalo Law Journal website. To read more about professional licensing defense, please visit the Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria website.
On Friday, a two-year-old boy was taken to the emergency room with severe injuries. He was put on life support, which has since been removed. 17-year-old Devon Vanderwege, who is being charged as an adult, was arrested for the assault. I spoke to WGRZ about the charges and how they could change now that the young boy’s life support has been removed. Click the photo above for more and click here for the full story.
Yesterday morning, a passerby saw a 4-year-old girl walking alone near Frankie's Donuts in Niagara Falls. The young girl was brought inside, the police were called, and she was returned to her mother. I spoke to WGRZ about whether criminal charges could be brought against the girl's parents for endangering her welfare. Click the photo above for more and click here for the full story.
NRP Properties filed a lawsuit alleging that Mayor Byron Brown and others were engaged in “pay-to-play”. A federal judge recently dismissed this suit on the grounds that Mayor Brown is protected under legislative immunity. I spoke to WGRZ about the case. Click the picture above for more and click here for the full story.
Orchard Park Police have arrested Billie Becker for allegedly embezzling approximately $1,000,000 from her employer, Towne Automotive. I spoke to WGRZ about the case and the charges. Click the picture above for more and click here for the full story.
The conviction of Matthew Kuzdzal in the 2013 sexual assault and murder of 5-year-old Eain Brooks was recently overturned due to allegations of juror bias. I spoke to Time Warner Cable News about the case and what the District Attorney's options are going forward. See the full story by clicking here.
Over the past decade, criminal statutes and sanctions against businesses have surfaced from within federal regulations. These statutes allow what used to considered regulatory violations to become criminalized, which means corporations can be prosecuted for the infractions instead of just being made to pay a fine. I spoke to the Buffalo Law Journal about how the regulations are being applied and what the effect on businesses could be going forward. You can read the entire article by clicking here.
On November 10, a Niagara Falls councilman was charged with an elections law violation. I spoke to WGRZ about the charges. Click the picture above for more and click here for the full story.
On November 3, a Manhattan judge upheld New York's ban on ballot selfies. I spoke to WGRZ's Scott Levin about the ban and how it affects First Amendment rights. Click the picture above for more or click here for the full story.
19-year-old Jake Klocek has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the shooting death of a 19-year-old man in Elma. I spoke to WGRZ's Maryalice Demler about the charges. Click the picture above for more or click here for the full story.