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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June 05, 2023 | New York Law Journal

New NYSBA President Plans to Target 'Legal Deserts', Delivery of Services to Clients

Richard C. Lewis, special counsel at Hinman, Howard and Kattell in BInghamton, discussed his goals on his second day as president in his Albany office.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

June 05, 2023 | New York Law Journal

LI Democrat Pens Bipartisan Letter Blasting CUNY Law School Commencement Speech

The student's speech, which Assemblymember Charles Lavine's letter called anti-Semitic, sought to connect the state of Israel with the issues of white supremacy and colonialism.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

June 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Cannabis Lawyers Pleased With Distribution Extension, But Concerned That It 'Kicked Can Down the Road'

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill Thursday, the morning that the prior deadline was set to expire, and just a day after bill versions coasted through the New York Assembly and Senate.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

June 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Lawsuit Says College Coaches Not Only Condoned, But Participated, in Bullying That Resulted in Athlete's Suicide

The alleged hazing was so extreme, an unidentified senior teammate quit the team in protest and reported it to school administrators, who failed to investigate, the complaint alleges.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

June 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'John Doe' Quintet Files Adult Survivors Claim Alleging Teacher Supplied Booze Before Sex Assaults

New York's Adult Survivors Act remains in effect until Nov. 24, offering a one-year lookback to allow alleged victims of sexual offenses for which the statute of limitations has lapsed to file civil lawsuits.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

June 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NY Banking Watchdog Says It's About 600 Workers Shy of 'Ideal' Staffing Level

Superintendent Adrienne Harris said DFS continues to review compensation of its regulators, as its staff is paid 30% to 50% less than federal counterparts.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

May 31, 2023 | New York Law Journal

In Wake of Signature Bank Collapse, NY Regulator Says She's Watching Risk Factors of Other Institutions

Ex-U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, a Signature board member, suggested cryptocurrency had more to do with the bank's closure than New York DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris had indicated.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

May 30, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Federal Lawsuit Says Black Firefighter Was Subjected to Racist Mockery by Colleagues

The plaintiff's attorney said the hostile treatment allegations illustrate a pervasive and systemic concern.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

May 30, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NY Watchdog Says Judge Asked Prosecutor to Dismiss Son's Ticket, Without Divulging Family Tie

The commission said Elizabethton Town Justice Richard Olcott, who is not an attorney, and has been on the bench since 2020, compounded his misconduct by failing to mechanically record any of the vehicle and traffic proceedings in his court.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

May 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Wilson Picks First Dept. Justice, 'Pillar of NY's Legal Community,' to Serve on State Judicial Conduct Panel

The addition of Singh to the commission comes as New York's Asian American judicial community put out a call for consideration for prominent roles.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

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