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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September 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

After Retiring From NY Top Court, LeCours Opens New Chapter at Harris Beach

Lisa LeCours said she hopes to have an opportunity to provide consulting and support to other law firms appearing in appellate courts.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

September 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Shocked': Hoylman-Sigal Suggests New Solutions for Elected Officials' Burgeoning Legal Defense Costs

The touchpoint is a $25.4 million and running price tag in legal expenses for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and members of his administration to fight sexual harassment charges, and its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

September 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit Deal Setbacks on Gag Order, Venue to Trump Team

The judges dismissed the motion to lift the gag order because no constitutional issue was raised. Meanwhile the Second Circuit refused to stay an order to keep criminal business fraud case in state court.

By Brian Lee | Emily Saul

2 minute read

September 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Creation of New Family Court Judgeships Put Candidates on Quick Turnaround

Chenango County is one of the few family courts with just one judge currently, and his duties are spread across county criminal and surrogate court matters.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY's Top Court Mulls Fate of Personal Injury Claims Against NJ Transit Corp.

Katherine L. Pringle, a litigation partner in Friedman Kaplan, made the case that the New Jersey state agency could not be sued in New York.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York Top Court Shuts Door on RFK Jr.'s Residency Appeal

The Court of Appeals, in a two-sentence directive, said its decision was based "upon the ground that no substantial constitutional question is directly involved."

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

September 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

State Govt. Lawyers Pass on Arguing Child Victims Act Lawsuit by Ex-Juvenile Offender

An attorney with the solicitor general's office said argument was no longer needed in light of a recent decision.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

September 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Government Attorneys Asks High Court to Restore Ethics Watchdog's Authority

An ethics investigation of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, whose attorneys from Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP moved to sideline the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government, hangs in the balance.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read