Brian Lee

August 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Assemblyman Michael J. Norris, R-Lockport, said on Thursday that he's accepted nominations for state Supreme Court justice of the 8th Judicial District by Republican, Democratic and Conservative parties in the Nov. 5 general election.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

August 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The pivotal ruling by Appellate Division, Third Department Justice Sharon A.M. Aarons denied the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James' motion to dismiss A.J. v. State of New York, reversing a Court of Claims ruling.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

August 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The independent presidential hopeful has continued to blast the lawsuit by a Democratic-aligned political action committee, and the trial court judge's decision, as politically motivated.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

August 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Second Department hears criminal and civil appeals from Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, and Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester counties.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

August 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

"New York has a long line of cases that require a bona fide address on ballot access petitions, for candidates running for City Council or President of the United States," said Jerry H. Goldfeder, senior counsel at Cozen O'Connor and director of Fordham Law School's Voting Rights and Democracy Project.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

August 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The firm, which specialized in complex tax matters, family and civil court law, and appeals, is presently in the hands of a temporary receiver, appointed by a state court at the name partner's request.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

August 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A former member of two governors' cabinets, Matthew Pennello says he'll be the "eyes, ears and voice" of the New York bar.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

August 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Deputy Counsel Pei Pei Cheng de Castro's exit from the governor's office follows the announcement that Elizabeth Fine, counsel to the governor, would leave the office in September.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

August 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Buffalo First Amendment lawyer Barry Covert said a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling "has opened up the floodgates" to more arguments against public accommodation laws.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

August 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed S.6130A/A.530A and six other bills on Tuesday, which are intended to strengthen voting protections and make it easier for voters to cast ballots.

By Brian Lee

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