The New York Times reported July 30, 2009 that Charles E. Schumer, along with three other Senators are sponsoring a bill to curb texting while driving. The legislature in New York recently passed such a measure and sent it to the governor for a signature. Currently texting while driving is banned only in 14 states. Studies have shown that it is at least as dangerous as drinking and driving. The federal bill would exert pressure on States by withholding federal highway funds if they do not outlaw texting and emailing while driving.

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.

