Brian Lee

September 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Beginning in January, New York voters will be able to cast early ballots by mail for any reason as part of a 10-bill voting rights package signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday. The law prompted an immediate lawsuit from U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, the conference's chair, the Republican National Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

September 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Mapmakers may continue their work while the stay is in place, the Court of Appeals said.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

September 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A plaintiff represented by Phillips Lytle takes aim at barriers to entry in the emerging marketplace.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

September 18, 2023 | New York Law Journal

"This is a matter of justice and fairness, but for businesses," Wilson said. "I think it's also a matter of economics."

By Brian Lee

7 minute read

September 18, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris said the guidance would make clear the regulator's expectations of entities in the cryptocurrency space.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

September 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Murphy is just the 12th recipient of the bar's Ruger Centennial Award, reserved for recognition of singularly outstanding achievement in jurisprudence. Katzoff, who is being honored with the Distinguished Lawyer Award, has shown leadership in the public and private sectors.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

September 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The next month or two brings a key phase for the nascent industry, as New York is opening the door to a broader range of applicants.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The court stopped short of invalidating the decisions of the Conservative Party convention, observing that a lawsuit that was served to all parties came two days after a 10-day time bar.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

September 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Ramapo Republicans nominated estate and bankruptcy lawyer Michael Koplen to occupy a position that Democrats on the Ramapo town board had done away with.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

September 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The Appellate Division, Third Department reversed a decision to grant a subpoena against a reporter covering a murder investigation.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read