New Kent woman who helped journalists expose financial corruption may soon be imprisoned
When Natalie Mayflower Sours Edwards first suspected wrongdoing, she went to her superior at the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. She then…
Albany’s groundbreaking eviction law draws fire from landlords
Albany is the first municipality in New York to pass a “good cause” eviction law. Under the legislation passed this week, tenants cannot be removed from their home…
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren and her husband facing weapons charges
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren and her husband, Timothy Granison, have been charged with criminal possession of a firearm, which is a Class E felony, two…
Ask the Attorneys
Q: My employer is now offering money and extra vacation time to employees that get vaccinated and provide proof. Is this legal? What if I was vaccinated before these reward…
Proposed bill to remove marijuana ban could create waves of change
ITHACA (WBNG) — The discussion around removing the federal ban on marijuana is gaining traction in the state. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled a bill on…
How to Contest Major Disciplinary Actions
No federal employee likes to dwell on the thought of receiving disciplinary action from an agency. However, it is important that employees facing proposed disciplinary action…
GovExec Daily: Federal In-Person Office Policies and the ‘Honor System’
As more Americans get vaccinated against COVID-19, more spaces are opening up maskless for those who have received the vaccine. Federal agencies are in the process of creating…
The Rule of Reason: SCOTUS Sides with Student-Athletes, Sidelines NCAA
When the UCLA Bruins thumped the Houston Cougars by 32 points en route to their NCAA championship, Californians rejoiced. This week, the entire nation applauded an even bigger…
Cuomo signs legislation to curb telemarketing robo-texts
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — New York is working to put a stop to those pesky robo-texts some of you may be getting as Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Tuesday aiming to crack…
Controversial NY gun manufacturing law likely to be challenged
(WBNG) — After New York’s latest controversial gun-rights bill, legal experts tell 12 News they expect another showdown in the courts. Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) signed…