Brian Lee

June 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Sherry Levin Wallach said inconsistencies among the judiciary led to a feeling of unease, and increased lawyers' stress levels.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

June 06, 2022 | New York Law Journal

As Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of bills aimed at tamping down a wave of gun violence, including a racist mass shooting in Buffalo, lawyers debated whether they provided a workable solution or were just a "feel-good" series of measures.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

June 03, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The court is taking a step back "to reflect upon what we did in those extraordinary months in the beginning of COVID," said one judge. The final report is expect to serve as a playbook in the event of other circumstances that interrupt operation of the court system.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

June 03, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Under a measure passed by the New York Legislature, judges would reinforce defense counsels' duty to provide individualized advice to their clients and an additional opportunity for individuals to become aware of possible immigration consequences resulting from a plea. The bill awaits the signature of Gov. Kathy Hochul.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

June 02, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The lawsuit seeks to vindicate the public's right to know how the New York court system operates and how the OCA influences judicial decision-making, an NYCLU staff attorney said.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

June 01, 2022 | New York Law Journal

"This is an important bill because of what happened with those judges that were fired a couple of years ago," said bill sponsor, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, D-Bronx, referring to a row that kept dozens of older judges from returning to the bench in 2020.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

May 31, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Among the measures is included information-sharing between state, local and federal agencies when guns are used in crimes and making threats to commit mass harm a crime.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

May 31, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Paul, Weiss partner and former U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch said it's a "heartbreaking" topic to have to revisit.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

May 31, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A lawsuit asking for New York's Assembly map to be invalidated and the June 28 primary delayed is headed for the Appellate Division, First Department, in Manhattan.

By Brian Lee

1 minute read

May 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said her choices, marked by diversity of perspective including three first-generation Americans, would ensure that the state has "an expert, fair, and impartial voice in our state's judiciary."

By Brian Lee

3 minute read