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 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
3 minute read
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
4 minute read
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
3 minute read
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
3 minute read
June 05, 2023 | New York Law Journal
New NYSBA President Plans to Target 'Legal Deserts', Delivery of Services to ClientsRichard 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 SpeechThe 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
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