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Legal Analysis of Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Charges

Legal Analysis of Alec Baldwin’s Involuntary Manslaughter Charges

01/19/2023  |  Comments Off on 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

Town Hall Discussion on Potential Changes to New York State Bail Reform

01/10/2023  |  Comments Off on 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

01/04/2023  |  Comments Off on 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 Reports on Man Cleared of Criminally Negligent Homicide Charges

12/19/2022  |  Comments Off on 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

08/05/2022  |  Comments Off on 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

08/05/2022  |  Comments Off on 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

Analysis of First Amendment in Defamation Lawsuit Against Alex Jones

08/03/2022  |  Comments Off on 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

Legal Analysis on the Arrest and Resignation of New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin

04/13/2022  |  Comments Off on 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

Legal Analysis of Recent Court Rulings on New York State Mask Mandate

01/28/2022  |  Comments Off on 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

Legal Analysis of Gov. Hochul’s Enforcement of New York State’s HERO Act

09/10/2021  |  Comments Off on 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