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
June 16, 2023 | New York Law Journal
New York State Bar and Magistrates Association Spar Over Qualification of Non-Lawyer JudgesThe bar, in a recently released report from its Task Force on the Modernization of Criminal Practice, said that "there have been far too many miscarriages of justice at the hands of non-attorney justices in New York."
By Brian Lee
6 minute read
June 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Bill Seeking More Money for Public-Service Lawyers' Loans Repayments in Need of Assembly SupportThe bill asks to bolster the New York State District Attorney and Indigent. The bill is meant to provide a boost to mid-career district attorneys, assistant prosecutors, and attorneys representing the indigent, said Jane Fox , Legal Aid Society Chapter Chair at the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys.
By Brian Lee
4 minute read
June 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Trial Lawyers 'Master Series' CLE Webinar Panel Boasts 200-Plus Years' ExperienceNYSTLA President Thomas P. Valet said the event was "an unprecedented coming together" of legal talent.
By Brian Lee
2 minute read
June 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Assembly Judiciary Chair Says Judicial Accountability Bills May Come Off Shelf in Coming WeeksCourt watchers who are critical of the bill package, portions of which were originally cast in the Senate's proposed one-house bill during budget season, say they view them as a threat to judicial independence.
By Brian Lee
5 minute read
June 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal
In Defamation Case, NY Court Says Producer Dr. Luke Must Prove Singer Kesha Acted With 'Actual Malice'The Court of Appeals' majority rejected the music producer's contention that he was not famous enough to be deemed a public figure.
By Brian Lee
6 minute read
June 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal
New Court Leadership Announces Rule Abolishing Court-Provided Security to Ex-JudgesThe order from Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas comes in the wake of a controversy over security provided to ex-Chief Judge Janet DiFiore after her retirement.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
June 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal
NY Legislature Passes Bill to Compensate 15 Older Judges in Wake of 2020 Recertification RowThe bill is meant to account for the salaries and pensions of the judges who were denied certification in September 2020.
By Brian Lee
2 minute read
June 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal
NY Senate Confirms First Male Transgender Judge Among 19 Approved to NY BenchIn all, the Senate confirmed 11 new Court of Claims judges, another four Court of Claims judges who were reappointments, three acting justices of the state Supreme Court, New York's trial court, and a family court judge in Monroe County.
By Brian Lee
6 minute read
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
3 minute read
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