In December 2024, April Laws volunteered to perform with the talented musicians of Peak Music Studios at the “Finding Christmas” holiday-themed concert at The Palace… View Full Article
April Laws and Olivia Reinhart present at the NY Conference of Mayors Fall Training Conference
In September 2024, April Laws and Olivia Reinhardt presented a CLE class on employment liability practices at the New York Conference of Mayors Fall Training… View Full Article
Gregg Johnson and April Laws present on the use of Body Worn Cameras in Law Enforcement
In September 2024, Gregg Johnson and April Laws presented a webinar entitled “Body Cameras in Law Enforcement: Benefits, Challenges & Controversies.”
April Laws and Gregg Johnson present before the NYS Sheriff’s Association
In June 2024, April Laws and Gregg Johnson spoke at the Undersheriffs’ Training Conference at Saratoga Springs, New York, on topics regarding law enforcement risk… View Full Article
Ismail v. City School District of Albany (Index No.: 05950-24)
Olivia Reinhardt and Gregg Johnson filed a pre-answer motion to dismiss Plaintiff’s action which sought to challenge and receive money damages stemming from educational decisions… View Full Article
Poulos v. County of Warren (2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 231227 [NDNY Dec. 20, 2024])
Gregg Johnson secured complete summary judgment dismissing claims of malicious prosecution and denial of right to a fair trial on behalf of the County, the… View Full Article
Ringer v. City of Schenectady (2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 212401 [NDNY Nov. 21, 2024])
Gregg Johnson and Olivia Reinhardt secured post-discovery dismissal of most civil rights claims asserted by Plaintiff. The District Court dismissed Plaintiff’s claims for false arrest,… View Full Article
Briski v. Otsego County (Index No. 2024-596)
Olivia Reinhardt and Gregg Johnson filed a pre-answer motion to dismiss before the Otsego County Supreme Court seeking dismissal of Plaintiff’s numerous constitutional claims stemming… View Full Article
Francis v. City of Schenectady (Civil Case No. 1:18-CV-672; Dkt. No. 136)
In a civil action being defended by Gregg Johnson, where Plaintiff sued the City, its Police Department and multiple officers for false arrest and malicious… View Full Article
Utter v. Cherry Valley-Springfield Cent. Sch. Dist. (2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 195568 [NDNY Oct. 25, 2024)
Gregg Johnson obtained complete summary judgment on Plaintiff’s federal claims from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York following discovery where… View Full Article