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For some New Yorkers, the onset of summer weather means a return to favorite sporting activities, especially golf.  Under New York law, persons who participate in sports and recreational activities assume the risk of getting hurt while doing so.  But there is an exception to that rule which recently worked to the benefit of a golfer in Buffalo. In the case Krych v. Bredenberg, decided on May 3, 2019, the Appellate Division of New York Supreme Court, Fourth Department (based in [...]

Attorney George Burke was a guest speaker at the Rensselaer County Bar Association’s Annual Law Day.  Mr. Burke presented “Procedural Issues for Practice in Town and Village Courts” based on his experience as a Judge in the Town of North Greenbush.   

The New York State Bar Association’s Law, Youth & Citizenship Program and the New York Bar Foundation, in conjunction with the Rensselaer County Bar Association, coordinated the 2019 High School Mock Trial Tournament.   Attorney George Burke acted as Judge at the Rensselaer County Courthouse on February 22, 2019.   

Attorney Tim Higgins acted as Judge at the Saratoga County Courthouse on February 7, 2019.  The 2019 High School Mock Trial Tournament was sponsored by The New York State Bar Association’s Law, Youth & Citizenship Program and the New York Bar Foundation in conjuction with  the Saratoga County Bar Association. 

During the snowy and icy winter season, we’re often asked whether or not workers’ compensation covers car accidents that occur due to hazardous weather conditions. Workers’ compensation cases can often be tricky, so it’s important to understand in what instances employees may qualify for workers’ compensation before moving forward with a lawsuit. First of all, to be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, an injury must be “work-related”. [...]