Archive for CONSTITUTIONAL
Legal Analysis on Rights of Local Gym Owner Resisting Enforcement of New York State COVID Rules
WGRZ 2 On Your Side recently reported on an online video, which shows an altercation that took place at a... more
Buffalo Police Benevolent Association Files Libel Lawsuit for Online Comments Made About Officers
I provided legal analysis for WGRZ Channel 2's story on a libel lawsuit filed by the Buffalo Police Benevolent Association... more
Legality of Omarosa’s Audio Recordings
I spoke to TheWrap about the legality of the secret recordings made by former White House aide Omarosa Manigault-Newman. Click... more
Controversy Over Political Yard Sign
Town of Niagara resident Charles Lagreca was asked to get a permit for an "Impeach Trump" sign on his lawn.... more
Buffalo News Editorial on Speedy Trials
On February 24, the Buffalo News published an editorial on what constitutes a "speedy" trial, as laid out in the... more
Proposed Ban on Smoking in Cars With Children
A new proposal has been made to ban smoking with children in the car in Erie County. I spoke to... more
Boy Shot in Attempted Break-In
A 12-year-old boy is recovering at ECMC after being shot near the corner of Broadway and Quincy. Police say the... more
Know Your Rights in the Digital Age
Can your cellphone or laptop be searched when you are at the airport or crossing the border? What are your... more
Carl Paladino Removed from Buffalo Board of Education
Carl Paladino has been removed as a member of the Buffalo Board of Education. I spoke to WGRZ about Paladino’s... more