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
March 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Queens Bar Exec's Meetings With Lawmakers Follows Two-Year Focus on Internal OpsJonathan Riegel said he wanted to establish a line of communication with city, state and federal elected officials.
By Brian Lee
2 minute read
March 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal
A 'New' New York Court of Appeals Has 'Invigorated' Criminal Appellate Bar, Lawyer SaysThe trio spoke about the court that has taken shape since April 2023, the time of Chief Judge Rowan Wilson's ascension and Judge Caitlin Halligan joining it.
By Brian Lee
6 minute read
February 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal
New York Assembly Committees Set to Weigh Greater Oversight of FintechTwo committees are set to take testimony on the impact that Venmo, Wealthfront, Affirm, PayPal and other online companies have on New Yorkers.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
February 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Attorney Named to New York Reparations Study GroupLurie Daniel Favors, executive director at the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, was appointed to the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, which drew controversy as lawmakers considered creation of the body in 2023.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
February 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NY AG: Firm 'Lined Pockets' Filing Housing Court Lawsuits That Were Already ResolvedThe settlement requires Tromberg, Morris & Poulin to pay $595,600 in restitution to more than 4,000 New Yorkers, and $60,000 in penalties to New York State.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
February 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NY Gov. Approves Bill Directing Redistricting Suits to NY's Major Metropolitan CourtsBill sponsors say the measure is aimed at preventing forum-shopping and to designate those courts as experts in redistricting matters.
By Brian Lee
5 minute read
February 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Wilson Issues Call for 'Problem-Solving' Mandate in New York CourtsSharing the stage with fellow judges and attorneys, a court officer and program participants, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson's focused on courts' need to arrive "at the best solution for each individual situation."
By Brian Lee
6 minute read
February 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Susan Friedman to Lead Launch of NY Prosecutorial Watchdog AgencyThe prosecutorial watchdog will be naming Friedman its inaugural administrator, a newly created position resembling Commission on Judicial Conduct Administrator and Counsel Robert Tembeckjian's job.
By Brian Lee
5 minute read
February 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Jailed Ex-Lawyer Presses Appeal for Janis Joplin, Gordon Lightfoot RoyaltiesThe panel of circuit judges Jose Cabranes, Robert Sack and Myrna Perez, meanwhile, dismissed a parallel action, on grounds that it is not reviewable on appeal. The remanded surrogate's court portion of the matter was directed to Ulster County, where a music manager resided in Woodstock, New York.
By Brian Lee
4 minute read
February 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal
AG Asks 3rd Dept. to Dismiss Lawsuit Alleging She Covered Up Ex-Aide's Sexual MisconductThe notice to appeal the Court of Claims decision was filed by attorneys from Davis Polk & Wardwell on behalf of the state.
By Brian Lee
4 minute read
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