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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July 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Wilson Selects Ex-Counsel to Senate Dems as His Top Staff Attorney; Republicans Decry Choice

Noah Mamis, a former Paul Weiss associate and counsel to state Senate Democrats, is Chief Judge Rowan Wilson's choice to be his top staff attorney.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

July 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Third Dept. Orders New Congressional Maps for NY Through 2030

Third Department Justices Stan Pritzker and John C. Egan Jr. dissented on grounds they found the matter untimely.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

July 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Lawyers for Families of Buffalo Shooting Victims Say Companies 'Helped Load Gun' of Racist Buffalo Shooter

The defendants including social media giants Meta Platforms—which owns Facebook and Instagram—Reddit, Amazon.com, Twitch Interactive, Google, YouTube, Discord, and Snap,

By Brian Lee

7 minute read

July 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Longer Term Limits in Yonkers? Judge Expedites Motion, Expects Ruling This Week

Yonkers didn't have term limits prior to 1994.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

July 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Phillips Lytle Has Warning for Employers in Wake of Ruling on Affirmative Action in Higher Ed

The SCOTUS decision—aimed at higher education—may still ensnare private employers in lawsuits over their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

July 07, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Federal Court Is New Venue for ADA Lawsuit Filed by Syracuse Student Accused of Misconduct

A suspended student's attorneys say the university forged ahead with its investigation in a "regular fashion," without accommodating his disabilities.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

July 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Legal Orgs Represented by Proskauer Rose Have Standing to Sue State 'Host Homes' Program

The organizations' pro bono legal team is fighting to annul the "Host Family Homes" program because they say it omits important legal protections for children.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

July 05, 2023 | New York Law Journal

DAASNY President Wants to Combat 'False Narrative' About Prosecutors

John Flynn, the Erie County DA since January 2017, and whose office prosecuted a racist mass shooter in Buffalo, said he pushed against that perception during his year as president of the National District Attorneys Association, a role he's vacating this week.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

June 30, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NY Whistleblower Lawsuit Leads to Government's $23.7M Settlement With Mortgage Co. to Resolve False Claims Allegations

U.S. Attorney Carla B. Freedman said in a statement that the agreement resolved allegations that Movement Mortgage failed to comply with material federal program requirements.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

June 29, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Central NY Judge Elevated to Top Administrative Post as Wilson Adds to Leadership Team

Judge Deborah H. Karalunas' appointment was made by Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas with the approval of Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson, who took over as the state's top judge in April.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

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