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
February 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Targeting 'Forum Shopping,' Bill Would Route All Redistricting Lawsuits to AlbanyNew York's redsitricting process has affected so many seats that is has been seen as key to shifting control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
By Brian Lee
5 minute read
February 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Interim Nominee for NY Supreme Court Clears First Legislative HurdleState Sen. Sean Ryan, D-Buffalo, Ryan, said "the best judges are judges who are attorneys who have a broad base of clients."
By Brian Lee
2 minute read
February 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NY Cannabis Lawyers Say Regulated Industry Building Momentum, But Concerns PersistCannabis lawyers say they're optimistic that momentum is finally building toward flushing the industry with regulated storefronts, while remaining concerned about certain other aspects, including the continued existence of illicit shops.
By Brian Lee
5 minute read
February 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Appellate Judge Upholds NY Court System's Denial of COVID-19 Vaccine ExemptionsThird Department Justice Michael Lynch's opinion gave weight to a court official's affidavit that explained the process for evaluating exemption requests and explaining each denial.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
February 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Business Law Firm Study: Third-Party Litigation Funding Is 'Albatross' for NY Civil CourtsTrial lawyers say litigation funding can level the playing field for plaintiffs, while the report blamed the industry for more cases going to trial rather than settling.
By Brian Lee
6 minute read
February 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NY Proposes New Rules To Rein In Pharmacy Benefit ManagersA law firm monitoring the regulation said the proposed rules are "comprehensive," even though "scaled back" from a previous version.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
February 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Cuomo Asks US AG to Look Into 'Conflicted' Agreement Over Allegations of Sexual HarassmentCuomo's counsel, Theresa Trzaskoma of Sher Tremonte and Rita Glavin, wrote that U.S. Attorney Breon Peace, who signed the agreement, and Gov. Kathy Hochul, on behalf of the state's Executive Chamber, were each conflicted in their handling of the investigation.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
February 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Study: Civil Legal Services Lawyers Make as Much as 45% Less Than Public-Sector CounterpartsThe decades-old IOLA fund pays for low-income state residents' civil legal services, and the coalition said the account is a critical source of infrastructure that will be used to increase salaries. But Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal could upset that plan, they said.
By Brian Lee
4 minute read
February 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Retired NY Appellate Judge, Perennial Finalist for Top Court, Joins Harris BeachBrian Ginsberg, chair of Harris Beach's Appellate Practice Group, hailed former Justice Erin Peradotto as "a singular talent."
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
February 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal
US Judge Ends Antitrust Claim Alleging Conspiracy to Manipulate Prices of Insulin ProductsChief Judge Elizabeth Wolford of U.S. District Court, Western District in Rochester wrote that the plaintiffs failed to present a viable claim under the Sherman Act.
By Brian Lee
4 minute read
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