Brian Lee

September 15, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The nonpartisan alliance, whose mission is to reduce lawsuit abuse in New York, said the bill would skyrocket insurance premiums, because it would radically expand the types of damages recoverable in wrongful death lawsuits.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

September 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The lawsuit seeks a declaratory judgment that the law's inclusion of public parks, public transportation, and a "default anti-carry rule" with respect to places open to the public infringes on the plaintiffs' rights.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Charlotte Bennett said her career as a public servant was abruptly cut short. Defense counsel rejected the charges and said the former governor was looking forward to the discovery process.

By Brian Lee

7 minute read

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.

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4 minute read

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

5 minute read

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

5 minute read

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

5 minute read

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."

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5 minute read

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

4 minute read

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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