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 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Judicial Co-Chairs for New York ADR Panel Named as New Rules Are Unveiled

Chief Judge Rowan Wilson named Justices Doris Gonzalez and Joseph Lamendola, state Supreme Court judges in Westchester and Onondaga counties, respectively, to co-lead the expert panel of judges, court staff, lawyers, ADR practitioners and academics.

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3 minute read

April 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Judge Allows Third-Party Cannabis Advertisers Into NY's Pot Industry

The judge who made the decision, Justice Kevin Bryant, had originally sent shock waves through the cannabis legal community when his initial decision invalidated major portions of New York cannabis regulations.

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4 minute read

April 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Courts Voluntarily Implement Judicial Training on Bail Reform

The reveal of the training initiative comes more than four months after Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would have mandated New York criminal court judges receive three hours of annual training on bail reform.

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April 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Prosecutors Urge Lawmakers to Lift Residency Requirements for ADAs

More than 20 bills have suspended residency mandates in individual cases, but a more sweeping cure is needed, says the statewide DAs group.

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5 minute read

April 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Camacho and Doyle Among Latest Reappointments to Judicial Watchdog

New York Chief Judge Rowan Wilson has tapped two members to new terms on the Commission on Judicial Conduct.

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2 minute read

April 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Cannabis Lawyer Says NY's Focus Should Be on Licensing Legal Operators

A focus on illicit operators will drive out legal storefronts, said Lauren Rudick, a cannabis lawyer who favors a focus on licensing over enforcement.

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4 minute read

April 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Lawyer in Landmark Public Defense Settlement Says It's Time for a COLA Increase

Three parties are embroiled in budget negotiations into the new fiscal year that began on Monday.

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3 minute read

April 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Michael McMahon Takes Helm as DAASNY President Ahead of Schedule

McMahon spoke to challenges of the profession in recent years brought by changes to discovery and bail laws and Raise the Age legislation. He said retention of prosecutorial staff and keeping in step with technological changes also remain concerns for the profession.

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