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
June 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal
NY Assembly Speaker Makes Internal Pick to Quickly Fill Counsel VacancyRebecca Mudie most recently served the Assembly as legislative counsel for program and policy, and was previously the director of intergovernmental affairs for the New York State Justice Center.
By Brian Lee
1 minute read
June 09, 2023 | New York Law Journal
20 New Judges? Bill Heads to Governor to Add Judicial Seats in New YorkThe judges for Supreme, family and New York City civil courts would all be filled at the November state 2024 election, with the terms to begin in January 2025.
By Brian Lee
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June 09, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Settlement Money From CVS, Walgreens Opioid Settlement Coming by Year's EndConsistent with previous "Big Three" opioid distributor agreements, the settlements require 85% of the funds be allocated to programs that address the ongoing opioid crisis through treatment, education and prevention efforts.
By Brian Lee
4 minute read
June 09, 2023 | New York Law Journal
We Changed Our Minds: NY Courts Now Back Bill to Oust Nonlawyer JudgesIn a follow-up statement, the OCA said it "substantively supports" the proposed requirement that attorneys preside as judges in many town and village justice courts.
By Brian Lee
1 minute read
June 08, 2023 | New York Law Journal
'An Awkward Position': Third Dept. Revisits NY Redistricting, Mulling Duration of High Court's 2022 DecisionPresiding Justice Elizabeth Garry noted the court was had the task of "inferring" what the Court of Appeals decision meant by its silence on the lifespan of a remedial plan.
By Brian Lee
5 minute read
June 08, 2023 | New York Law Journal
NY Lawmakers Approve Repeal of In-State Office Mandate for Attorneys; Bill Awaits Governor's ActionThe NYSBA's new president Richard C. Lewis said the organization had "lobbied hard for the repeal of Section 470 and is thrilled that the Legislature has recognized that the law is antiquated and burdensome."
By Brian Lee
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June 07, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Bill Aims to Exclude Non-Lawyers From Judicial Posts in 'High-Volume' Village and Town CourtsThe measure was passed on a 45-17 vote in the New York Senate and awaits action in the state Assembly.
By Brian Lee
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June 07, 2023 | New York Law Journal
'An Unimpeachable Candidate': At Halligan Investiture, Wilson Hails New Judge as Adding Strength to NY's Highest CourtJudge Caitlin Halligan wore the robe of Judith Kaye, a former chief judge, when taking the oath in a ceremony.
By Brian Lee
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June 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Bill Proponents Tweak 'Clean Slate Act' as End of Legislative Session NearsThe bill would automatically seal certain old convictions that were said to limit job seekers' prospects, particularly for persons of color.
By Brian Lee
6 minute read
June 05, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Central NY Judge 'Enormously Popular With Bench and Bar' Is Newest Addition to Administrative TeamChief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas appointed Justice James P. Murphy to the post that manages daily operations of trial-level courts consisting of more than 640 state-paid judges and 6,000-plus non-judicial employees outside of the city.
By Brian Lee
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