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.
Attorney Employment Contracts Must Be Fair
January 11, 2014
As an attorney who practices law involving attorney employment agreements, I have read many cases where the contract is unenforceable because in impinges on the clients’ right to freely chose their counsel. Attorney employment agreements are unenforceable that state that when an attorney leaves a firm and takes