DraftKings, FanDuel Settle with New York State

October 27, 2016  |  IN THE NEWS  |  Share
DraftKings, FanDuel Settle with New York State

Fantasy sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel have settled their false advertising lawsuits with New York State for $6 million each. I spoke to WGRZ about this settlement and what effect it could have on consumers. Click the picture above for more or click here for the full story.

Governor Cuomo Denies Bridgegate Involvement

October 6, 2016  |  ETHICS, IN THE NEWS  |  Share
Governor Cuomo Denies Bridgegate Involvement

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has denied allegations that he was involved in New Jersey's Bridgegate scandal after a witness testified earlier this week that he had been implicated. I spoke to WGRZ about these allegations. Click the picture above for more or click here for the full story.

Federal Judge Rules Cell Phone Spying Without Warrant Unconstitutional

July 14, 2016  |  CONSTITUTIONAL, IN THE NEWS  |  Share
Federal Judge Rules Cell Phone Spying Without Warrant Unconstitutional

A Manhattan federal judge has ruled that it is unconstitutional for police to use cell phone tracking equipment without a search warrant, saying that it violates the Fourth Amendment. I spoke to WGRZ's Michael Wooten about the issue. Click the picture above for more or click here for the full story.

Human Rights Case Against Carl Paladino Dismissed

July 5, 2016  |  IN THE NEWS  |  Share
Human Rights Case Against Carl Paladino Dismissed

For over a year, former Buffalo School District attorney Rashondra Martin has alleged that school board member Carl Paladino creates a hostile work environment. The case has now been dismissed, but Martin intends to pursue it in federal court. I spoke to WGRZ about the case and its effect on how taxpayer money is spent. Click on the picture above for more or click here for the full story.

Woman Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter in 2013 Hit and Run

June 24, 2016  |  CRIMINAL, IN THE NEWS  |  Share
Woman Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter in 2013 Hit and Run

Gabriele Ballowe, a 50-year-old former bar co-owner, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection to a fatal 2013 hit and run incident that killed Barry Moss. I spoke to WGRZ's Mary Alice Demler about what role politics may have played in the charges being brought three years later. Click on the picture above for more or click here for the full story.

Police Investigating Circumstances Surrounding Baby Hit, Killed in Car Accident

June 22, 2016  |  IN THE NEWS  |  Share
Police Investigating Circumstances Surrounding Baby Hit, Killed in Car Accident

Seven-month-old Nyree Greene was killed in a car accident on June 19 on the east side of Buffalo. I spoke to WGRZ about the accident and gave his legal analysis of the situation. Click here for more or visit the WGRZ website for the full story.

Litigation Interview in Buffalo Law Journal

June 17, 2016  |  IN THE NEWS  |  Share
Litigation Interview in Buffalo Law Journal

I was recently featured in a Buffalo Law Journal article about litigation. The article focuses on the shift from trial verdicts to settlements. You can read the entire article by clicking here.

Republican Political Activist Pleads Not Guilty to Voter Fraud

June 16, 2016  |  CONSTITUTIONAL, IN THE NEWS  |  Share
Republican Political Activist Pleads Not Guilty to Voter Fraud

Rus Thompson, a Tea Party Republican activist, has pleaded not guilty to five felony counts of violation of election law. Thompson, who actively supported Carl Paladino in his bid for governor of New York State, could go to state prison if convicted. I spoke to Scott Levin of WGRZ about the case and whether Thompson's political views could have led to his being singled out for these charges. Click the image above to see the full story or click here for more.

Family in Route 198 Incident Sues Driver, City, and County

May 24, 2016  |  IN THE NEWS  |  Share
Family in Route 198 Incident Sues Driver, City, and County

The family of the young boy who died after being hit by a car near Delaware Park in May of 2015 has now filed a lawsuit against the City of Buffalo, Erie County, and the car’s driver. I spoke to WGRZ's Kelly Dudzik about the lawsuit. Click the image above to see the full story or click here for more.

Digital Privacy Loophole in Federal Law

May 13, 2016  |  CONSTITUTIONAL, IN THE NEWS  |  Share
Digital Privacy Loophole in Federal Law

Most people are aware that law enforcement needs a search warrant to obtain physical property inside your house, such as a computer or a flash drive. What you may not know, however, is that a search warrant is not required for any information you have uploaded to a third-party server known as “the cloud.” I spoke to WGRZ's Michael Wooten about this privacy loophole and what citizens should be aware of. Click the image above to see the story on WGRZ or click here for more.