Brian Lee

March 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In one of a number of key lawsuits to watch against Waste Management of New York, the Appellate Division, Fourth Department issued an unsigned memorandum decision in favor of the trash collector on March 15, reversing a lower court judge's ruling.

By Brian Lee

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March 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

If the bill is approved, New York's AG would be empowered to bring lawsuits enjoining the platforms, or seek damages or civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation.

By Brian Lee

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March 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The report notes that the $3.4 billion court system had its third consecutive year of a rise in cases filed statewide.

By Brian Lee

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March 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Court precedent finding New York's human rights laws do not apply to out-of-state workers in employment discrimination claims might be revisited after a New York Court of Appeals ruling, according to one attorney.

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March 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The request would increase funding for immigration counsel from $74 million to $150 million.

By Brian Lee

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March 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The amended bill, S4511B/A1568C, aims to expand the cap on what public defense lawyers, attorneys who work for civil legal services organizations, and district attorneys can receive in student loan forgiveness: up to $8,000 annually, for up to eight years, or $64,000

By Brian Lee

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March 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Prior to Monday's settlement, state courts routinely failed to make the assessment, plaintiffs counsel from the New York Civil Liberties Union, practitioner Yolande Nicholson, Mehri & Skalet, and Valli Kane & Vagnini said jointly.

By Brian Lee

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March 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In announcing Appellate Division, First Department Justice Llinét Rosado for the role, which takes effect immediately, and coincides with Women's History Month, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson said Rosado joins "trailblazing" retired Judge Betty Weinberg Ellerin, senior counsel at Alston & Bird.

By Brian Lee

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March 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The requested boost, they said, is needed to provide competitive salaries in order to guarantee equal access to justice for children.

By Brian Lee

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March 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A Syracuse lawyer whose appointment to the panel was spurned by a body of law school deans is challenging the process on constitutional grounds.

By Brian Lee

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