Brian Lee is an Albany-based litigation reporter for the New York Law Journal. He has worked at daily newspapers in Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @bleereporter
May 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Brooklyn Judge, Amid Campaign Aimed at Ousting Him, Opts for RetirementThe group took credit for pushing Del Guidice into retirement, although it could not be independently confirmed whether that development was a result of the public pressure.
By Brian Lee
4 minute read
May 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal
New York Solicitor General Pushes To Validate Statewide Ethics Panel as ConstitutionalThe New York Solicitor General's office filed a motion to leave to appeal the Third Department's unanimous determination that an ethics watchdog was created unlawfully.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
May 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'Backed Into Corner,' Lawmakers Lobby To Remove IOLA From Budget Process"It's not a radical idea," said State Sen. Sean Ryan, D-Buffalo, of the bill's aim to ensure that the monies are distributed to support legal services.
By Brian Lee
4 minute read
May 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NY Lawmakers Seek to Widen Berth for Prior Bad Acts EvidenceThe legislative effort follows on the heels of the state high court's decision to throw out Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction because of the admission of improper evidence.
By Brian Lee
5 minute read
May 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Sotomayor, Speaking With Civics Students, Eyes AI's Impact on LawArtificial intelligence is revolutionizing the world and will take dominance over many professions, the associate justice said.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
May 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal
New York, Anti-Abortion Groups Jockey Over JurisdictionGroups offering pregnancy counseling said they would be burdened by having to litigate the case in Manhattan, saying there was a concentration of organizations in Western New York.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
May 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Third Department Rejects NY Ethics Commission as UnconstitutionalThe majority, in a win for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, said lawmakers violated the separation of powers in creating the new watchdog group.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
May 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NY Courts Tap Attorney Referee to Serve as Newly Created State Civic Engagement CoordinatorAttorney Zenith T. Taylor has been selected to serve as the New York State Unified Court System's Statewide Civic Engagement Coordinator.
By Brian Lee
2 minute read
May 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Defense Bar Calls for Monroe County DA's ResignationAn apology isn't enough, the group said, for District Attorney Sandra Doorley's behavior over a speeding ticket.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
May 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Brooklyn Judge Targeted in Advocates' Campaign to Remove 'Unfit' JuristsCourt of Claims Judge Vincent Del Guidice is due for reappointment. But he was the leader in issuing sentences that appellate courts reduced in the interest of justice.
By Brian Lee
5 minute read
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