How New York’s “Rape is Rape Act” will benefit victims
ROCHESTER N.Y. (WROC) – Governor Kathy Hochul recently authorized the expansion of the definition of rape under New York state law. This legislation was intended to further…
Body cam videos released from arrest of decorated AWOL Army Reservist
GRAND PRAIRIE – Newly released body cam videos obtained exclusively by CBS News Texas shed more light on the controversial arrest of a decorated US Army reservist in Grand…
New York state senator calls challenge to new even-year election law ‘baloney’
Under a new state law, starting in 2025, local elections outside of New York City, with some exceptions including offices like judges, sheriffs and district attorneys, will move…
Consumer Alert: More couples get engaged on Valentine’s Day than almost any other holiday — so let’s talk about pre-nups
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – When couples get engaged, they don’t think about the fact that they’re entering into a contract. And either you can set the terms of that contract, or the…
Congress ponders new discrimination protections for older employees
A bill in the House would boost protections against discrimination of older workers, protections that were weakened by the Supreme Court back in 2009. It is called the Protecting…
Military members continue to face harsh marijuana penalties despite Biden’s pardons
President Joe Biden in 2022 and again in December pardoned thousands of Americans who were convicted of simple possession of marijuana. Biden, in a tweet, said: “Too many…
New York’s new LLC statute provides transparency, but only on a need-to-know basis
New York’s newly enacted LLC transparency statute will make it easier for law enforcement and government agencies to determine company ownership, but it won’t do much for…
When you leave service in national security, you just can’t go work anywhere.
National security eyebrows shot up last month when a former FBI counterintelligence special agent received a four-year prison sentence. Why? He had gone to work for a Russian…
What Congress’ new attempt to strengthen age bias laws means for employers
Federal lawmakers are once again pushing to bolster workplace anti-discrimination protections for older workers, meaning potentially increased legal liabilities for employers —…
New York Sen. Sean Ryan plans to reintroduce non-compete ban bill
As time was running out for the governor to sign legislation banning non-compete agreements in New York state, the bill’s sponsor felt they had reached a compromise to…