Former federal worker still not receiving full benefits eight months after retirement
ELLICOTT CITY, M.D. (WMAR-2 News) — Unprecedented numbers of federal workers have retired under the Trump administration, further amplifying existing issues in retirees…
New York Criminal Cases and Social Media: When Online Posts Become Evidence
In today’s digital world, social media activity can create a permanent record for users with consequences that extend beyond the online world and into the courtroom. In New…
What Schools, Teachers, and Students Need to Know About the Legal Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the educational landscape, creating new opportunities—and new legal challenges—for schools, teachers, and students. From…
Air Force Major’s Arrest Shows What Really Happens to a Security Clearance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Military.com) — An arrest does not automatically end a federal security clearance. It can, however, trigger mandatory reporting, temporary loss of…
How did alleged $1M class-action fraud go unnoticed? Legal expert weighs in
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Greece man accused of collecting more than $1 million through false class-action lawsuit claims is raising a bigger question: How did one person…
After violent holiday weekend, talk of youth curfews ramps up in Buffalo, Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Spectrum News 1) — Fourth of July violence in several upstate New York cities has prompted a response which, if implemented, would make young people stay at…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Lawsuit Dismissal Puts Dawn Richard’s Case on New Legal Track
NEW YORK, N.Y. (OK! Magazine) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has scored a major court win, but the latest legal fight over his past is not necessarily over. A federal judge…
Rochester mayor says closure of Wyndham Hotel on State Street was ‘last resort’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — News10NBC is continuing to look into the Wyndham Hotel closure on State Street after the city shut it down Friday for having 23 open fire and…
Legal Rights for Children With Disabilities in New York Schools
In New York public schools, children with disabilities have enforceable rights under federal and state law—regardless of whether a school district chooses to acknowledge them.…
When You Disagree With the School: Special Education & Dispute Resolution in NY
As the parent of a child who needs special education services, you are an equal member of your child’s educational team. Legal safeguards ensure your right to challenge school…