A Virginia Circuit Court has just ruled that fingerprints are not protected by the Fifth Amendment. This decision has clear privacy implications for anyone with a newer iPhone or iPad using fingerprint security. This ruling comes after a case involving a man accused of crimes against his girlfriend. The prosecutors believed that the man may have stored videos [...]
Recently, the Capital District has been making moves to provide more opportunities for bicycle use within its cities. In July 2015, the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) reached out to companies to obtain information regarding the implementation of a bike-sharing program within the cities of Albany, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs. According to the Albany Times Union, [...]
If you were like us, we watched and cheered along with our fellow countrymen a few weeks ago as our U.S. Women’s National Team won the World Cup defeating Japan 5-2. Since the World Cup was hosted in Canada this year, many Americans went to Canada to watch the games. For many fans, however, they [...]
The much anticipated Apple Watch is a few weeks from making its debut in the United States. With the new device, people will be able to do a host of new things, including pay for a meal with a wave of the wrist, unlocking car doors without a key, tracking workouts and heartrate. Probably the [...]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) every two minutes a person is injured in a drunk driving crash. This amounts to roughly 2000 people a day, or about 263,000 people a year. http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/812013.pdf. While an incredibly high statistic, the injuries from drunk driving pale in comparison to those injured from distracted driving incidents. According [...]
It is not uncommon these days for a proud parent to snap a photo of their child and upload it to a social media site to share with friends and family. However, recently, a new and bizarre trend has developed on the internet called “Digital Kidnapping” that may have you thinking twice about how you [...]
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the chances of dying in a car crash in a late model vehicle have fallen over a third in the last three years. According to the Institute, this is owed in huge part to new designs, safety technology, and on-board computers in vehicles. While the trend for consumers in recent years [...]
Recently in College Springs Iowa, a 7 year old boy was viciously attacked by two dogs. Unfortunately, this story is not an isolated incident. It’s not surprising to hear that children may be the most at risk population to suffer serious dog bite injuries. http://m.timesunion.com/local/article/Schenectady-dog-bite-victim-recovering-5615447.php In recent months at LaMarche Safranko Law, we have become involved [...]
Please be mindful that driving in the winter in the northeast can be especially hazardous because of precipitation and cold weather. To avoid unnecessary risks, drivers should be mindful of the following: – Gentle on the gas pedal. Always accelerate and decelerate slowly when driving on snow and icy roads. Pressing gently on the gas [...]
Congratulations to Marc Pallozzi on successfully drafting and arguing an appeal before the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department. The Court unanimously held that a Town cannot deny liability for a person who trips and falls on improperly maintained areas adjacent to a roadway. This successful appeal will allow our client the [...]
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