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Brian Lee

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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April 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Albany Appeals Court Hears Arguments Over NY's Vote-by-Mail Law

The change deleted a provision that had been interpreted for more than 100 years as requiring in-person voting.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

April 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY's Top Court Says It Won't Accept Amicus Briefs That Create Conflicts

While Judge Caitlin Halligan has had to recuse from two high-profile cases, a court spokesman said the rule was in development before she joined the high court.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

April 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Western NY DA Embroiled in Speeding Ticket Row Announces Self-Discipline

The release of police bodycam footage of the April 22 incident showed the Western New York prosecutor cursing at the officer when he caught up to her in her garage.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

April 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Appeals Court Reopens Court Officer's Compensation Claim From WTC Terror Attacks

The Appellate Division, Third Department acknowledged that the officer, at a minimum, had a "tangible connection" in helping evacuate the court building near the World Trade Center.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

April 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Ex-White House Attorney Challenging NY's Early Voting Law

Republicans are arguing that the law's enactment through the Legislature, rather than constitutional amendment, was improper.

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3 minute read

April 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Wilson, Lippman Compare Notes on Eras as New York's Chief Judge

Chief Judge Rowan Wilson said that he has told appellate division jurists to simply send the court a case if he or she believes that it is worthy, and not worry about burdening the court's docket.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

April 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Reporting Lapses Prompts Watchdog's Call to Remove North Country Judge

Fort Covington Town Court Justice David Wilbanks compounded the concern by ignoring the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct's investigation, the agency said.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

April 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Court Overturns Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction; Holds Admission of 'Molineux' Witnesses Was Improper

Judge Jenny Rivera wrote the 4-3 majority opinion, joined by Chief Judge Rowan Wilson and Appellate Division Justices Betsy Barros and Christine Clark, who stepped in for recused Judges Caitlin Halligan and Shirley Troutman.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

April 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Wilson, Hochul Aligned on Budget Provisions To Address Mental Health

The courts will have a hand in directing about a third of $33 million earmarked to treat people with mental illness who are justice-involved.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

April 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Wilson, Lippman to Discuss Life as NY's Top Judge During Albany Law School Talk

Albany Law Professor Vincent Bonventre credits Chief Judge Rowan Wilson for understanding the high court's recent difficulties and the work that's needed to remedy that.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read