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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May 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Bill, Spurred by Weinstein Case, Opening Door to 'Molineux' Evidence, Needs Gubernatorial Boost, Lawmaker Says

Amy Paulin, D-Westchester, told reporters that it is unlikely she will be able to overcome strong opposition in the lower house of the Legislature. The bill sailed through the state Senate.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

May 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

First Dept. Asks Court of Appeals to Review Mother's Emotional Distress Claim in Med Mal Case

The panel said a 2005 high court decision doesn't bar a plaintiff mother's claim for emotional harm resulting from a lack of informed consent for certain prenatal procedures.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

May 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Split Panel Restores NY Opioid Law, but Orders State to Refund Millions to Big Pharma

While the Opioid Stewardship Act was upheld, payments made before the law became effective had to be returned.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

May 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Landmark' $15M Court Fine Against Illicit Cannabis Operator in Central New York 'Sends Message,' Governor Says

Acting state Supreme Court Justice Richard Healey signed off on the unprecedented fine.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

May 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York Court of Appeals Revives FanDuel Shareholders' Dispute

Judge Madeline Singas, writing for a unanimous court, said plaintiffs sufficiently pleaded causes of action for breach of fiduciary duty under Scottish law. The case drew an amicus brief from dozens of law professors.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

May 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

With New York 'Drowning' in Backlog, Advocates Push to Remove Cap on Judges

The Senate has approved the constitutional measure, but its fate in the state Assembly is uncertain.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

May 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Avoid Obsolescence': NYC Bar's First Muslim-American President Welcomes Discussion About AI

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler litigation partner Muhammad U. Faridi, who took office on Tuesday, sees the technology as one part of preparing the future generation of lawyers.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

May 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Anger Over Weinstein Decision Sparks GOP Bills to Curb High Court's Power

The measures would prevent the chief judge from selecting replacement judges when there's a recusal, instead picking them by seniority.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

May 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY's Top Court Says Abortion Coverage Mandate Remains 'Good Law'

The 7-0 Court of Appeals ruling, written by Chief Judge Rowan Wilson, rejected a claim by a coalition of churches and religious organizations that had challenged the rule of the Department of Financial Services as violative of the First Amendment.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

May 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

For Outlier NY, Assembly to Decide Fate of Cameras in the Courtroom Bill

Bill sponsor, state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, D-Manhattan has often referenced former President Donald Trump's criminal trial as a motivator for New York lawmakers to pass S160A/A712A.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

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