Archive for ETHICS
Can an Attorney Record a Client or Fellow Counsel Without Consent?
Michael Cohen, who previously served as the personal lawyer of President Donald Trump, made headlines earlier this year when it... more
Potential Sentence for Collins and Co-Defendants
I spoke to the Buffalo News regarding the sentences that Congressman Chris Collins and his co-defendants could face if they... more
Jury Being Selected for Former Cuomo Aide
The jury is being selected in the corruption trial of one of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s former top aides. Joseph Percoco... more
Suspended Buffalo Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges
On Tuesday, December 5, Buffalo Police Officer Joseph Hassett pleaded not guilty to a five-count indictment that accuses him of... more
Sam Hoyt Sexual Harassment Investigation
Sam Hoyt, former regional president for Empire State Development, stepped down from his position on Monday, October 30. It 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
Niagara Falls Councilman Charged
On November 10, a Niagara Falls councilman was charged with an elections law violation. I spoke to WGRZ about the... more
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... more