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Brian Lee

Brian Lee

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

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May 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Brooklyn Judge, Amid Campaign Aimed at Ousting Him, Opts for Retirement

The 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 Constitutional

The 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.

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4 minute read

May 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Lawmakers Seek to Widen Berth for Prior Bad Acts Evidence

The 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.

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5 minute read

May 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Sotomayor, Speaking With Civics Students, Eyes AI's Impact on Law

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the world and will take dominance over many professions, the associate justice said.

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3 minute read

May 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York, Anti-Abortion Groups Jockey Over Jurisdiction

Groups 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.

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3 minute read

May 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Third Department Rejects NY Ethics Commission as Unconstitutional

The majority, in a win for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, said lawmakers violated the separation of powers in creating the new watchdog group.

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3 minute read

May 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Courts Tap Attorney Referee to Serve as Newly Created State Civic Engagement Coordinator

Attorney 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 Resignation

An apology isn't enough, the group said, for District Attorney Sandra Doorley's behavior over a speeding ticket.

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3 minute read

May 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Brooklyn Judge Targeted in Advocates' Campaign to Remove 'Unfit' Jurists

Court 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