This week, there have been multiple court rulings regarding New York State’s mask mandate. The first ruling was issued by a State Supreme Court judge on Monday, January 24th; the second ruling was issued by a State Appellate Court judge on Tuesday, January 25th; and oral arguments are scheduled to be made before the full Second Department of the New York State of Appeals on Friday, January 28th.
Various media outlets asked attorney Barry N. Covert provide legal analysis on the series of court rulings regarding New York State’s mask mandate. Mr. Covert’s analysis addressed several topics, including:
- The current status and potential future of New York State’s mask mandate;
- Impact recent court rulings have on Erie County’s mask mandate; and
- School districts’ ability to institute their own mask mandates, independent of state and local government.
What Property Owners Need to Know as New York’s Eviction Moratorium Expires
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New York State’s eviction moratorium law has been in place since March 2020. After twenty months and two extensions, the eviction moratorium law in now scheduled to expire on January 15, 2022.
On the heels of the eviction moratorium expiring, Jaime Michelle Cain will be conducting a Real Estate Roundtable at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 17th. This virtual event will address a number of issues property owners now face.
Topics for January 17th’s Real Estate Roundtable Include:
$12 Million Settlement Obtained for Worker Injured by a New York State Trooper in a Distracted Driving Accident
In a front-page story, The Buffalo News reported on a $12 million settlement obtained by attorney Michael P. Stuermer on behalf of his client, who was injured in a distracted driving accident involving a New York State Trooper.
As reported by The Buffalo News, George Cole, along with 4 coworkers, were traveling in a minivan on the New York State Thruway. While slowing down for road construction, the rear of the minivan was struck by a New York State Trooper’s Dodge Charger, which was traveling at 73 mph at the time of impact. Mr. Cole, who was a passenger in the minivan, was severely injured as a result of the accident.
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