Representing Victims of Domestic Violence in Family Court Video Training (live training recorded on Nov. 15, 2019) Sponsored by: THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL TRAINING COALITION (The Legal Project; Empire Justice Center; Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York; Albany … Read More …
As students begin the new school year, some may qualify for additional help. Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act protects children with disabilities. Programs which receive federal funds must not discriminate against such children. They must not deny such … Read More …
If you’re worried about getting evicted during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Despite a patchwork of state and federal moratoria, many renters are still facing the threat of losing their home. For that reason, “moratorium” is a misnomer, according … Read More …
Some tenant advocates say Governor Andrew Cuomo’s latest executive order extending the residential eviction moratorium until January 1, 2021 doesn’t go far enough. In March, Governor Cuomo put out his first residential eviction moratorium executive order. In June, he signed the Tenant Safe Harbor Act, … Read More …
On Monday, Sept. 21, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore held her annual statewide public hearing evaluating civil legal services in New York City. This year, she focused on the civil justice crisis that has become prevalent due to COVID-19. Judge … Read More …
The New York State Bar Association recognizes that the coronavirus pandemic has caused significant financial shortfalls at all levels of government. But, we nevertheless are deeply concerned about the state’s inordinate delays in paying over $15 million owed under its … Read More …
Just as COVID-19 disproportionately impacts the health of the poor and minorities, so too it is giving rise to an unprecedented demand for legal services by those who cannot afford to pay for an attorney. These individuals require legal assistance … Read More …
For the 4th consecutive year, Michael J. Telfer, Esq. has been selected for inclusion in Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and … Read More …
Tenants who lost their income due to the pandemic will have slight relief after Gov. Andrew Cuomo extended the eviction moratorium for another 30 days. Cuomo’s executive order extends the moratorium until Sept. 4, which gives the courts time … Read More …
The end of a statewide moratorium on evictions will move thousands of local renters closer to homelessness, housing and legal advocates say. The Tenant Safe Harbor Act, signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on June 30, prohibits courts … Read More …
