Legislation Archives - Pappalardo & Pappalardo LLP

Strange Laws that Remain on the Books in New York

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When it comes to enacting laws, legislators put new regulations into place ostensibly for the good of the community. Yet over time, some of these laws lose their meaning. A...

Move Over Law Has Been Expanded in New York

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. According to the AAA Foundation, between 2015 and 2021 there were 123 roadside assistance providers killed by passing vehicles. In New York, there were 37 people killed out...

Are HIV Criminalization Laws Outdated and Discriminatory?

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In 1981, doctors first observed Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV), the virus which causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Over the next two decades, HIV- and...

“Gas Station Heroin”: Tianeptine Could Be Dangerous

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Tianeptine was discovered in the 1960s, and since then it has been used in Europe to treat depression. However, in the US it is not approved to treat any condition. Yet it...

The STOP CSAM Act – Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation Online

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. From 2012 to 2022, the number of reports concerning child sexual exploitation to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s (“NCMEC”) CyberTipline increased...

“Rape is Rape”: New Rape Laws Coming to New York

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In January, the Governor signed new legislation, which updates the definition of rape under New York State law. Pursuant to the new rape laws, penetration will no longer be...

The Equality Model – New Prostitution Laws May Be Coming to the US

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In most places in the US, prostitution and patronizing a sex worker are crimes that can carry serious penalties, including jail and prison. Back in 2021, we posted a blog a...

New York’s Clean Slate Act Has Been Signed into Law

PLEASE NOTE: Our office has received a number of calls regarding the Clean Slate Act. The law is not yet in effect. While the Clean Slate Act has been signed into law, it will not go into effect until...

New NYS Guidelines for Cops Responding to Domestic Incidents

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. On October 24, New York released new guidelines for law enforcement when responding to domestic incidents. Additionally, the state has provided additional funding to expand...

Artificial Intelligence Scams Are on the Rise

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Artificial intelligence (“AI”) refers to the technological ability of a machine or software to “think.” You may not realize it, but you likely use it almost every day. Did...

US Supreme Court to Consider Another Important Gun Rights Case

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In June, the US Supreme Court granted certiorari to hear the case of United States v. Rahimi. In reviewing the case, the Court will consider the constitutional right to pos...

DMV Proposes New Regulations Targeting Dangerous Drivers

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Dangerous drivers are on the roads every day. Whether it be drug- or alcohol-related, excessive speed, or carelessness, these drivers make the roads less safe for everyone....

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