The Buffalo News reported today that the Town of Amherst last Monday became the first Erie County municipality to pass a law that would prohibit drivers from composing, reading or sending a text message while behind the wheel. Violators face a $150 fine for each offense. It also reported that the Cattaraugus County Legislature passed a similar law in June. Niagara County and Erie County legislatures are expected to vote on similar proposed laws in the coming weeks.

John Feroleto has been asked to provide continuing legal education to other attorneys by the New York State Trial Lawyers Association October 14. The Decisions seminar is considered by many to be the premier CLE in the sate of New York. on October 14, 2011.

