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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
June 9, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Currently, New York governors have the power to remove a prosecutor for "dereliction of duty." But that is not seen as a realistic option.
By Brian Lee
6 minute read
June 9, 2022 | The Recorder
Currently, New York governors have the power to remove a prosecutor for "dereliction of duty." But that is not seen as a realistic option.
By Brian Lee
6 minute read
June 7, 2022 | New York Law Journal
The case—over an airplane banner to advocate for the Child Victims Act—could upset a major component of lobbying enforcement in New York with respect to grassroots political efforts.
By Brian Lee
4 minute read
June 7, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Sherry Levin Wallach said inconsistencies among the judiciary led to a feeling of unease, and increased lawyers' stress levels.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
June 6, 2022 | New York Law Journal
As Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of bills aimed at tamping down a wave of gun violence, including a racist mass shooting in Buffalo, lawyers debated whether they provided a workable solution or were just a "feel-good" series of measures.
By Brian Lee
6 minute read
June 3, 2022 | New York Law Journal
The court is taking a step back "to reflect upon what we did in those extraordinary months in the beginning of COVID," said one judge. The final report is expect to serve as a playbook in the event of other circumstances that interrupt operation of the court system.
By Brian Lee
4 minute read
June 3, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Under a measure passed by the New York Legislature, judges would reinforce defense counsels' duty to provide individualized advice to their clients and an additional opportunity for individuals to become aware of possible immigration consequences resulting from a plea. The bill awaits the signature of Gov. Kathy Hochul.
By Brian Lee
5 minute read
June 2, 2022 | New York Law Journal
The lawsuit seeks to vindicate the public's right to know how the New York court system operates and how the OCA influences judicial decision-making, an NYCLU staff attorney said.
By Brian Lee
5 minute read
June 1, 2022 | New York Law Journal
"This is an important bill because of what happened with those judges that were fired a couple of years ago," said bill sponsor, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, D-Bronx, referring to a row that kept dozens of older judges from returning to the bench in 2020.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
May 31, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Among the measures is included information-sharing between state, local and federal agencies when guns are used in crimes and making threats to commit mass harm a crime.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
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