Brian Lee

December 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Yale law professor Abbe Gluck brings a wealth of experience "dealing with, talking to, negotiating with, listening to this enormous variety of governance speakers," a crucial skill for the chief judge.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

December 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A study finds that judge-set bail amounts have increased as new rules have come into effect.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

December 06, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The office retained the firm Littler Mendelson to conduct a privileged review of the allegations, at an agreed-upon hourly partner rate of $855, and an associate rate of $477.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

December 05, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The association conducted interviews on Monday. It reviewed the candidate's questionnaire and legal writings, and during interviews assessed each candidate's judicial philosophy and approach.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

December 05, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The Office of Court Administration—after a push by lawyers from the New York Civil Liberties Union—is establishing a web portal to process requests from the press and public who want to observe virtual civil proceedings in the state Supreme Court.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

December 02, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Lucy Lang's office on Friday released a report that concluded a "persistence of disparate treatment of Black and Brown New Yorkers at every stage of the criminal justice system."

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

November 30, 2022 | New York Law Journal

U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofeld said that a challenger lacked standing because he applied for his pistol license after the law took effect on Sept. 1.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

November 30, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The action follows on a victory for appointed counsel that applied only to lawyers in New York City. If the NYSBA is successful it will secure a raise statewide.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

November 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Former Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance Jr. said the measure, called Carlos' Law, would "align the penalties and New York State law, for a corporation in a serious case like this." A building trade association said the bill is well-intentioned but "goes too far."

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

November 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Erie County District Attorney John Flynn said the state would have proved at trial that Payton Gendron planned and carried out his racially motivated attack fueled by white supremacist ideology that targeted Black people.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read