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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July 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York Court of Appeals Mulls Validity of Universal Vote-by-Mail Law

While most of ther judges indicated the law is on solid ground, at least two appeared to struggle with its foundation.

By Brian Lee

7 minute read

July 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

4th Dept. Dismisses First-Impression, Green Amendment Lawsuit Against Landfill Operation in Finger Lakes

Mandamus relief isn't available to compel government to take enforcement action against the landfill's owner and operator, the Fourth Department said.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

July 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Bill Puts Family Court Election Hopefuls, and NYC Mayor Adams, on a Quick Timeline

State Senate leaders say Family Courts are in crisis mode—and is still recovering from a pause during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

July 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Who Got the Work: Array of National Lawyers Appearing in Appeal Over Social Media Role in Buffalo Massacre

The co-chair of Morrison & Foerster's appellate practice and a Hueston Hennigan partner have entered the case on behalf of Discord and Amazon, and partners with Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe are awaiting admission to argue for Meta.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

July 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Two Western NY Justice Courts Set to Merge After Home-Rule Legislation Is Signed

Similar home-rule requests could be coming to lawmakers in the future, said a backer of the measure who is a candidate for the state Assembly.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

July 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

State Judicial Group: Central NY Judge Should Be Removed After Asserting Influence to Police at Chaotic Party

The commission's cumulative decision said Oneida County Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall engaged in "a racially offensive, profane, prolonged public diatribe outside a high school graduation party."

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

July 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Longtime Upstate Attorney's Disbarment Draws Rare Split Decision

E. Stewart Jones Jr. resigned amid charges that he misappropriated client funds. The dissenters pointed to significant mitigating factors.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

July 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Family and Civil Courts to Add 28 Judges Under Bill Signed Into Law

The reinforcements are expected to ease a crisis of thousands of backlogged cases.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

July 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

20-Year Albany DA Wages Write-In Effort After Democratic Primary Loss

David Soares said that low turnout for the primary meant that the people of Albany County have not yet been heard.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

July 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Court System to Appeal Decision That Reduces Chief Judge's Appointing Authority in Surrogate Courts

The association for New York surrogates and OCA have long disagreed about which entity is entitled to appoint chief clerks and, in counties such as Erie County with at least 500,000 population , a deputy chief clerk.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

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