Parents Take Action Against School District ‘Timeout’ Boxes
The parents of students with special needs placed in so-called “timeout” boxes in an upstate New York school district, as recently reported in the media, are outraged. And…
Digital Domestic Violence in New York State: From Text Messages to Tracking Apps
In the digital age, domestic abuse does not always involve physical harm. Increasingly, abusive partners use various forms of technology, such as smartphones, AirTags, and Ring…
Distorting Bruen
In a recent article, Matthew R. Winchell, an attorney at Tully Rinckey, discusses how a New York ruling in United States v. Homer could threaten the Second Amendment rights of…
Don’t Press Your Luck This St. Patrick’s Day—What You Need to Know About NYS’s DWI/DUI Laws
In an effort to combat drunk and impaired driving, New York State police and local law enforcement are anticipated to increase patrols this St. Patrick’s Day. Drivers should…
Does Title IX Only Cover Sex Discrimination in College Athletics?
Contrary to the popularly held assumption in the title, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 applies to all aspects of education for any educational institution that…
How to Defend Against Title IX Sexual Misconduct Charges in New York
Title IX charges are pursued aggressively by colleges and universities across the country. A Title IX allegation has the potential to ruin a student’s academic future and should…
Are Fireworks Legal in New York State and City? Your Guide to Safely Celebrating this Summer
In the United States, fireworks are massively popular when it comes to celebrating holidays like the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve. While they are certainly dazzling and are…
“Going Green” for St. Patrick’s Day: Cannabis & Driving—What You Need to Know
It’s to no one’s surprise that police and other law enforcement will be on high alert this St. Patrick’s Day, with the 17th landing on a Friday this year. With approximately…
Penalties and Punishments for Weapons Charges In New York
The state of New York has some of the most restrictive weapon laws in the country, and New York City has codified even more severe restrictions. If you are facing a criminal…
How to Beat a Gun Charge in New York
Throughout the United States and more specifically, in New York State and New York City, the issues of weapons possession—specifically firearms—have received much attention as…