Brian Lee

March 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Harris Beach partner Tom Garry has been named to replace retired Judge Jeffrey Lebowitz, who stepped down as chairman of the group responsible for vetting appellate court hopefuls.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

March 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The burgeoning industry operates currently with limited guidelines and mandates, according to witnesses at a hearing in Albany.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

March 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The bill asks for the Empire State to follow in the footsteps of New York City, which in 2017 became the first city in the country to enact a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

March 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Joseph Belluck has been the commission's chair since 2016, and a member for a third of its 46-year existence.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

March 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, D-Bronx, introduced the bill, which would reduce the ratio to one judge per population of 40,000.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

March 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Judge Verna Saunders, president of the Association of Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, told the Law Journal the proposal raises a number of concerns about potentially upending separation of powers, since lawmakers would be able to increase or decrease the number of judges in the state's 13 judicial districts.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

March 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

"I am honored and excited to continue the work of making ADR, and, in particular, high-quality mediation, more accessible throughout New York state, together with our judicial and nonjudicial leaders, dedicated regional and local ADR coordinators, and ADR staff," Lisa Courtney said.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

March 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The lawsuit says regulations for cannabinoid hemp placed severe limits on THC content, forcing the industry to remove previously lawful product from their shelves.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

March 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Ex-federal prosecutor Aaron Mendelsohn said the OID is an apolitical, yet essential function of Council that goes out into the streets, or makes requests for information directly to city agencies, to uncover facts that support Council's legislative and budget decisions.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

March 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Commission on Judicial Conduct received and processed 2,982 new complaints in 2023, a 22% increase from 2022, the previous record high, the agency's annual report stated.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read