The Buffalo School Board has recently been the focus of public attention following allegations of sexual harassment involving one of its members and the manner in which the allegations were addressed.
As part of The Buffalo News’ ongoing coverage of the matter, reporter Ben Tsujimoto interviewed Buffalo attorney Barry Covert, to provide legal analysis on how allegations of sexual harassment may be handled within an entity such as the Buffalo School Board.
As Barry Covert’s interview with The Buffalo News suggests, the recent situation with the Buffalo School Board raises important legal issues concerning workplace investigations, confidentiality, governance, due process, and conflicts of interest.
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Did your business pay penalties to the IRS during or shortly following the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, you may now be eligible for a refund on those penalties.
What happened: Recent federal court decisions suggest the IRS may have applied certain COVID-era filing and payment deadlines too narrowly.
Why it matters: Some businesses that paid IRS penalties or interest during the COVID-19 pandemic may now have an opportunity to seek refunds.
The bottom line: Businesses that paid IRS penalties, interest, or related charges between 2020 and 2023 should review their records now. Some refund deadlines may begin expiring as early as July 10, 2026.
In this alert, we will:
- Explain the recent federal court decisions;
- Discuss which businesses may have potential refund claims;
- Identify the types of penalties and interest that may be eligible for refund;
- Highlight important deadlines that may affect your right to seek a refund; and
- Outline the steps businesses can take to preserve and pursue potential claims.
Legal Analysis of Landmark Supreme Court Rulings on Birthright Citizenship, Transgender Athletes, and Campaign Finance
On June 30, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued rulings on a series of high-profile cases that focused on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and campaign finance.
The landmark decisions addressed constitutional rights, state authority, campaign finance, and the separation of powers. These rulings are expected to shape public policy, government authority, and potential future litigation for years to come.
To help viewers understand the legal significance of these decisions, WGRZ 2 News invited Buffalo attorney Barry Covert to join anchor Claudine Ewing for an in-studio discussion analyzing some of the Court’s most significant rulings.
During the interview, Barry Covert explained not only what the Supreme Court decided, but why these decisions matter and how they may affect individuals, governments, schools, and elections across the country.
The following is information on the cases Barry Covert provided legal analysis on for WGRZ, involving birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and campaign finance. Click the video at the bottom of this post to watch the full segment that was broadcasted on WGRZ.
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