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.
Employment Agreements And The Rules Of Professional Conduct
March 8, 2013
As the attorney that successfully handled Becker v. Cellino & Barnes, P.C. regarding ethical considerations in employment agreements, I have come across many cases in my research in which the agreements involved do not to comply with the ethical code for attorneys.