Supreme Court’s ruling on homeless could have sweeping implications
The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on whether cities can ban people from sleeping outside when shelters are unavailable. It’s the first time in decades the nation’s…
Harvey Weinstein’s conviction tossed in stunning reversal. What does it mean for #MeToo?
NEW YORK − Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood mogul whose 2020 rape conviction catalyzed the #MeToo movement, may soon get his day in court − again. On Thursday, a…
Legal limbo for NY’s pay frequency law
New York’s pay frequency law requires manual workers get paid weekly, but the implementation of this requirement is the subject of various legal challenges, according to Jared…
Full jury seated in Trump hush money trial, now alternates must be selected
The day started with the judge in the Trump hush money trial dismissing two of the seven jurors previously selected, but hours later, eight more made the cut. Now six alternates…
Two SU College of Law students awarded Tully Rinckey Foundation military scholarships
Two Syracuse University College of Law students have been awarded the inaugural Tully Rinckey Foundation Military Scholarship — a scholarship awarded to law students who…
Legal professionals weigh in on Oneida cemetery controversy
ONEIDA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Emotions are still running high in Oneida after families at St. Patrick’s Cemetery found memorials ripped off loved ones’ graves and dumped.…
New York state law limits employer access to employees’ social media logins
A new law went into effect last week in New York that limits what information employers or prospective employers can ask for when it comes to social media. The law largely governs…
Consumer Alert: Landmark settlement will change the homebuying process
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Big changes are coming to the homebuying process. That’s the topic of this Consumer Alert. The National Association of Realtors, NAR has agreed to a $418…
Independent contractors, gig workers could be reclassified under new ruling
A new Department of Labor rule that would reclassify millions of independent contractors is getting some pushback. The move is set to have a major impact on the “gig worker”…
St. Patrick’s Day weekend DWI patrol results
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Saint Patrick’s Day weekend has come to a close, which means we’re seeing results of increased DWI patrols. Troopers in the Rochester region…