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Brian Lee

Brian Lee

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

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August 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

AG Office Asks Judge to Toss Cuomo's Lawsuit Seeking to Annul NY Ethics Panel

The ethics commission is looking into a $5 million book deal entered into by Cuomo while he was in office.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

August 09, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Affinity Bar Groups Irked by NYSBA Email Exchange Over Decision Not to Attend Reception for Zayas

The NYSBA's hesitance to join in an honorary event "was related to mention of a 'Joint Bar Association'" that the statewide group wasn't aware of, its president said in a letter to several affinity bar leaders.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

August 08, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NY Cannabis Lawyers Weigh In on Temporary Licensing Pause

"As you can imagine today's been filled with calls and meetings from clients," Robert DiPisa, the co-chair of the Cannabis Law Group at Cole Schotz, said Tuesday. "It's been crazy."

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

August 08, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Northern Border, Gun Violence Lead U.S. Attorney Carla Freedman's Concerns

The Northern District of New York's top federal prosecutor said AI wasn't a major source of litigation yet, but Is being closely monitored.

By Brian Lee

13 minute read

August 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal

William Hochul, New York State's 'First Gentleman,' Announces Departure as Delaware North GC

Executive branch lawyers are looking at William Hochul's exit package from the food and hospitality company, which has business dealings with pubic agencies.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

August 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NY Lawsuit Challenges Program That Placed Convicts at Front of Pot-Licensing Line

The complaint appears to raise statutory construction and delegation of authority questions that often make it to the state's highest court, the New York Court of Appeals.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

August 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NY Court System Mainstay Promoted to Top Executive Administrative Post at OCA

Justin Barry will oversee management of the state court system's administrative arm, including setting its priorities, planning projects and initiatives, providing analysis of complex issues, and making policy recommendations, according to Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

August 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Fired for Offensive Facebook Remarks, Court Officers Sue Former Bosses, Challenging 'Zero-Tolerance' Policy

The two fired officers posted content that their former bosses viewed as racist and misogynist, and that was anti-tolerant of gay and transgender people and same-sex marriages.

By Brian Lee

8 minute read

July 31, 2023 | New York Law Journal

After $100M Settlement From Syracuse Diocese, CVA Attorneys Eye Insurance Reparations

The settlement represents the second largest contribution by a bankrupt Roman Catholic institution and its affiliates in any Roman Catholic bankruptcy case to date, attorneys said.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

July 31, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Candidate Announces Her Bid for NY Supreme Court Seat in Upstate New York

Dana Salazar, managing partner of Salazar and Ericson, is expecting to be the GOP's lone pick for vacancies in the Third Judicial District.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read