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.

Feroleto Speaks at WNY Labor Law Symposium
Yesterday, October 10, 2013 attorney John Feroleto spoke at the Western New York Labor Law Symposium in Buffalo, NY. John discussed topics involving New York State’s Scaffold Law and the importance of this law in protecting workers from construction site injuries.