Changes to the New York State’s discovery laws in effect
ALBANY, NY (WTEN) — New York State is closing a loophole to make sure cases aren’t thrown out on technicalities— such as when pieces of evidence are turned over late to…
Air Force recruit disqualified from service over weight-loss surgery sues DOD for discrimination
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Stars & Stripes) — A 21-year-old New York man who tried to enlist in the Air Force but was rejected because he had undergone weight-loss surgery filed…
Trump’s Firing of BLS Head Hurts Confidence in Labor Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — President Donald Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics carries reputational risks for the Department of…
Australian Officer Loses Security Clearance Over Israel Ties—A Warning for U.S. Military?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ClearanceJobs) — Earlier this year, an Australian Army officer was stripped of his security clearance. He wasn’t accused of sharing state secrets. Still,…
Trump’s Slew of Federal Layoffs Is Benefitting at Least One Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. (POLITICO) — As the Donald Trump administration ramps up the mass-firings of public servants, it’s not a great time to be looking for work in Washington…
Man faces federal charges in deadly 2013 Schenectady fire
SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — Edward Leon, once dismissed as a suspect in the 2013 Schenectady fire that claimed the lives of David Terry and his three children, is now facing…
Legal Experts say International ties could complicate Frattolin Murder Case
ELIZABETHTOWN, NY (WRGB) — A Canadian man accused of killing his 9-year-old daughter and dumping her body in a pond in Ticonderoga pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder…
Murder charge highlights integrity of Amber Alert System
ALBANY, NY (WTEN) — An investigation into the death of nine-year-old Melina Frattolin continues. Her father, Luciano Frattolin, has been charged with second degree murder…
Didn’t get an AMBER Alert in search for 9-year-old? Here’s why.
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Many people in the Capital Region were awakened by Amber Alerts on their phones early Sunday morning, while others reported receiving the alerts much later…
Legal expert weighs in on RIF, restructuring cases affecting federal workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Federal News Network) — The U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed the Trump administration to proceed with its restructuring plans for federal agencies…