Brian Lee

September 13, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Among the allegations was that a politico facilitated ex-Justice John Michalek's elevation to a seat on the New York Supreme Court's Appellate Division.

By Brian Lee

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September 13, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Cuomo said state Attorney General Letitia James "cynically manipulated" the probe for political gain. A spokesperson for James said its time for the state to move beyond "this sordid chapter."

By Brian Lee

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September 09, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The organization, which represents 7,500 lawyers, also criticized state Sen. Michael Gianaris of engaging in ad hominem attacks on members of the state's highest court.

By Brian Lee

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September 08, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The former chief strategist in the Trump White House called the charge a politically motivated persecution as he entered the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.

By Brian Lee

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September 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal

With six judges, one lawyer said, "You have to be a little more diligent in your arguments, to try to convince somebody who you might think is sitting on the fence."

By Brian Lee

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September 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal

According to the commission, a Town Justice who is a non-lawyer acknowledged that it was improper for him to have advocated for his wife in court as if he were an attorney, and to have disparaged a prospective tenant in a lawsuit.

By Brian Lee

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September 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Many of the innovations brought on by the pandemic "have opened new possibilities for the future of our courts," said Acting Chief Judge Anthony Cannataro.

By Brian Lee

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September 06, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Acting Chief Judge Anthony Cannataro is serving as the panel's interim leader until the governor selects a permanent successor to DiFiore. One of his challenges will be to avoid deadlocks on a court of six judges, poised between two evenly-matched blocs.

By Brian Lee

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September 06, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The plaintiff, Strike 3 Holdings, dismissed 40 lawsuits throughout New York, including one alleging an unnamed Albany, New York, resident with a specific IP address from Spectrum infringed on 24 of its works.

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September 02, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A lawmaker said New York health care providers need the protection of state law to address "horrific conditions" caused by abortion bans in other states.

By Brian Lee

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