Brian Lee

Brian Lee is an Albany-based litigation reporter for the New York Law Journal. He has worked at daily newspapers in Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @bleereporter

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July 31, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Judicial Watchdog Groups Throw Support Behind Universal E-Filing for New York State Courts

The New York courts that use e-filing utilize "a patchwork system of various e-filing systems," said the New York State Bar Association, which urges lawmakers to allocate funding for the creation and implementation of a universal system.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

July 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York Court of Appeals Mulls Validity of Universal Vote-by-Mail Law

While most of ther judges indicated the law is on solid ground, at least two appeared to struggle with its foundation.

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7 minute read

July 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

4th Dept. Dismisses First-Impression, Green Amendment Lawsuit Against Landfill Operation in Finger Lakes

Mandamus relief isn't available to compel government to take enforcement action against the landfill's owner and operator, the Fourth Department said.

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5 minute read

July 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Bill Puts Family Court Election Hopefuls, and NYC Mayor Adams, on a Quick Timeline

State Senate leaders say Family Courts are in crisis mode—and is still recovering from a pause during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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5 minute read

July 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Who Got the Work: Array of National Lawyers Appearing in Appeal Over Social Media Role in Buffalo Massacre

The co-chair of Morrison & Foerster's appellate practice and a Hueston Hennigan partner have entered the case on behalf of Discord and Amazon, and partners with Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe are awaiting admission to argue for Meta.

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4 minute read

July 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Two Western NY Justice Courts Set to Merge After Home-Rule Legislation Is Signed

Similar home-rule requests could be coming to lawmakers in the future, said a backer of the measure who is a candidate for the state Assembly.

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4 minute read

July 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

State Judicial Group: Central NY Judge Should Be Removed After Asserting Influence to Police at Chaotic Party

The commission's cumulative decision said Oneida County Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall engaged in "a racially offensive, profane, prolonged public diatribe outside a high school graduation party."

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6 minute read