Monday, November 30, 2015

Michigan: How People Are Prosecuted For Breaking Laws They Don’t Know Exist

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From Michigan Capitol Confidential : Michigan has over 3,000 felonies and misdemeanors on the books — far more than the average resident cou...
Friday, November 27, 2015

New York passes stricter DWI penalties

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New legislation to reduce drunk driving among repeat violators through the use of ignition interlock devices (IID), has been signed into New...
Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Federal Court upholds local authority to regulate puppy mills

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Municipal laws requiring pet stores in New York to obtain dogs and cats from certain licensed breeders and then sterilize the animals are no...
Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Consumer alert issued for Black Friday, Cyber Monday

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In advance of the Christmas and holiday shopping season, New York State officials have the following tips for consumers shopping on Black F...
Tuesday, November 3, 2015

New York law expands court access for the hearing impaired.

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The new law, which became effective Sept. 25, 2015, gives the courts authority, at the request of a person (party, witness, juror, or prospe...
Monday, November 2, 2015

Beware of cold weather scams

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Government officials in New York State have issued a consumer alert, advising the public, especially seniors, how to avoid potential scams t...
Friday, October 30, 2015

New protections for crime victims appear "Women's Equality" bills.

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On Oct. 21, New York enacted new laws related to women's rights that deal with a variety of issues, including pay equity and protection...
Wednesday, October 14, 2015

#DVFree: Implementing the Human Right to be Free from Domestic Violence

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A panel discussion will be head Tuesday, October 20th at 12:20 p.m. in Saperston Student Lounge, G65 Myron Taylor Hall, Cornell University: ...
Monday, October 12, 2015

South Seneca Schools to Gain Police Officer

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From the Ovid Gazette : At the Ovid town board meeting Sept. 2, a shared services agreement that will allow Interlaken police chief Leon And...
Friday, October 9, 2015

State Appellate Court to hold session at Cornell

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The New York State Supreme Court’s Appellate Division will be hearing oral arguments in Cornell Law School’s Moot Court Room from 9:30 am to...