e-bikes

E-Bikes: The Laws on Using them in New York

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. For many years now, electric bicycles and electric scooters have been widely used. In addition to being fun to use, they can also be a good alternative to more traditional...
squatter

New York to Change Squatter Law With 2025 FY Budget

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. The situation can happen all too easily. You live upstate in Ulster County, and your father lives in Nassau County. When your dad passes away, you take care of listing his...
stange laws

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

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...
new-rape-laws

“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...
clean-slate-act

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...