Effective January 1, 2011 drivers on multi-lane highways throughout New York State are required to slow down and “move over” (when they can safely do so) giving safe clearance when approaching stopped emergency vehicles with red flashing lights. If you fail slow down and change lanes when approaching such a vehicle, you can be charged…

Students must obtain affirmative consent for every sexual act; being passive is not consent On July 7, 2015 New York enacted a new law that law requires colleges in New York State to adopt or implement: • A uniform definition of affirmative consent, defining consent as a knowing, voluntary, and mutual decision among all participants…

As parents, the ability to obtain information and participate in medical care or financial transactions ends in most states once your child turns 18. Fortunately, there are legal documents that will give you the ability to assist your child in the event an emergency arises...

Your backyard barbecue is now private under New York’ s Backyard Surveillance Law Effective September 15, 2017 snooping on your neighbor’s backyard pool party or barbecue by video surveillance becomes illegal in New York. Unlawful surveillance was made a crime in 2003 however that law only applied to places where there was an expectation of…