Brian Lee

October 04, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Hopefuls include an incumbent whose decisions are seldom challenged at the appellate level; a former state elections attorney who argued a case that's maintained the right to secret ballots; and Schenectady's first Black city court judge.

By Brian Lee

8 minute read

September 30, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Attorney General Letitia James' investigation of former President Donald Trump's business dealings is a central issue in her reelection bid. It may be a strength or a vulnerability.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A new challenge filed by lawyers on behalf of a Brooklyn synagogue challenged the law on grounds that it unconstitutional targets religious observances.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

September 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Justice Mark Montour has served on the state Supreme Court since 2013. His appointment was welcomed by the Erie County Bar Association and others.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

September 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal

New York State Bar Association President Sherry Levin Wallach said it is "confusing" that the state is investing in law enforcement while not increasing assigned counsel rates.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The commission hadn't yet rendered substantive determinations regarding the complaints involving the judicial officer, who presided at Saugerties Town Court.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

September 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal

New York had 151 "nuclear verdicts," defined as when a state or federal court awarded at least $10 million, paying out more than $5 billion in payouts, according to the study.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 26, 2022 | New York Law Journal

"I think the clarion call, every time a violent crime has been committed or somebody with a criminal history commits a crime, immediately the conclusion that's jumped to is that person got out of jail because of bail reform," said Kevin M. Stadelmaier, legislative Committee Chairman of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 23, 2022 | New York Law Journal

"New York must have the infrastructure in place to support asylum seekers" in immigration court, said one of the measures co-sponsors. The right to counsel guarantee, if passed, would be the first enacted in any state.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

September 22, 2022 | New York Law Journal

It will be hard for Trump's defense team to argue the valuations are correct, said a white-collar attorney.

By Brian Lee

8 minute read