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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January 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal

New GOP Assemblyman Won't Be Challenged Over Residency Issue, Leaders Say

Speaker Carl Heastie said materials gathered under the Judiciary Committee's subpoenas and from Assembly member Lester Chang's submissions, will be forwarded to criminal, civil and administrative authorities for further review.

By Brian Lee

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January 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Seven Retired COA Judges Come to Defense of LaSalle, Though Senate Leader Sees Uphill Climb for Chief Judge Nominee

The letter, which was obtained by the New York Law Journal, went on to say that the "current discourse has resulted in much misinformation and may have tainted the orderly process prescribed by our Constitution."

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January 05, 2023 | New York Law Journal

AG James Sues Celsius Network Founder for Allegedly Defrauding Thousands of Cryptocurrency Investors

Celsius was once among the largest lenders of digital assets; it was forced into bankruptcy in July, facing more than 100,000 creditors.

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January 05, 2023 | New York Law Journal

As NY Senate Dems Call to Expand Judiciary Panel, They Deny It Will Be Stacked With LaSalle Critics

Justice Hector LaSalle's nomination has been opposed by at least 14 Democratic senators, meaning it will likely need GOP support to secure confirmation.

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January 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Hochul Signs Into Law Measure Granting Custody Hearings to Unwed Fathers

An adoption lawyer's group opposed the bill as a "drastic departure" from a child-centered approach, but backers said change was needed to ensure fairness.

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January 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Hochul Vetoes Measure Aimed at Easing Certification of Older Judges

The veto message said the bill would have hamstrung a review board because it wouldn't have been able to consider whether a judge had been the subject of judicial complaints or there were other serious concerns.

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4 minute read

December 30, 2022 | New York Law Journal

'Latinos for LaSalle' Pushes Back Against Critics of Chief Judge Nominee

Progressive groups, politicians and academics have painted LaSalle as too conservative.

By Brian Lee

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