Essential amendments to New York Discovery Laws (CPL Article 245), effective August 7, 2025, will support survivors of domestic violence and other serious crimes, hold perpetrators accountable and safeguard the right to a fair and speedy trial. The changes maintain due process for defendants, while replacing a system that allowed for automatic dismissals based on […]
Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer
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May
May
The most frequent reason people are arrested at Darien Lake Six Flags concerts is criminal trespass in the Third Degree after allegedly reentering the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return. A person is guilty of Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree when he or she knowingly enters [remains] unlawfully in a […]
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May
The law firm of Friedman & Ranzenhofer, in its 70-year tradition of community service and love for dogs and cats, is honored to support these wonderful animal rescue organizations: Akron Rescue Cats is a 501c3 nonprofit transforming the lives of stray and abandoned cats through structured programs and community involvement. We strive to reduce the population […]
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May
High school senior Jordan Sanchez, participated in a work program for children of Sierra Dairy employees. Sanchez walked in a line with five teenagers, clearing a field of rocks and debris at a farm. The teenagers walked 10 feet in front of a front-end loader. When Sanchez bent down to pick up a large rock, […]
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If you’re reading this, you may be facing a difficult situation. The loss of a loved one can bring emotional challenges, and dealing with their estate can feel overwhelming. It’s completely understandable to feel uncertain about the steps ahead, especially when it comes to the probate process. Many people wonder how long this process takes, […]
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Being involved in a car accident can be a shocking and traumatic experience, especially if you’ve been in a crash that causes physical injuries. One of the most common injuries people suffer after a car accident is whiplash. Whiplash occurs when the neck is suddenly and forcefully jerked forward and backward, often leading to neck […]
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A group of mobile home park residents in Western New York have taken their property manager to court arguing a 2023 rent increase violates the guidelines written into state law in 2019. Our guests are Maribeth Sheedy, a resident of Akron Mobile Home Park and lawsuit plaintiff, and Robert Friedman, the plaintiff attorney. Residents of the Akron Mobile Home […]
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Manhattan, New York Supreme Court Justice James d’Auguste. approved a $90 million settlement of a lawsuit filed by the family of a 26-year-old journalist who died when a sightseeing helicopter plummeted into the East River. The settlement comes after a jury awarded $116 million to surviving relatives of Trevor Cadigan in 2024 and counsel for […]
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Elder Law Attorney Robert Friedman, drawing on over 45 years of estate planning legal experience, presented the “Fourteen Ways to Preserve Your Assets with the Medicaid Laws” seminar on March 13, 2025 at Akron-Newstead Senior Center. Learn how to preserve your assets if nursing home or assisted living care is necessary and plan for incapacity […]
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The 15th Annual Senior Health & Fitness Fair 2025 will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Clarence Town Park Clubhouse, 10405 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031. The goals of the event are to motivate seniors to make good health and fitness choices and to find available […]