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 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

US Judge Tosses 'Trooper 1's' Retaliation Claim Against Cuomo

U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall said that Cuomo as governor did not have an :employer-employee relationship" with the trooper.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

July 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Court of Appeals Suspended Judge Charged With Drunk Driving

Lindley Town Justice Julie Kuck of Steuben County had been charged by state police with aggravated driving while under the influence with a child under age 15, a felony, among other charges.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

July 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Ready to Reopen Claim Against Purdue Pharma, If 60-Day Negotiating Window Closes Without Accord

The developments follow the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling on June 27 that rejected a nationwide settlement.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

July 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Top Court Affirms November Ballot Question Asking to Codify Abortive Rights

The top court said it dismissed the appeal by Senate Republican Minority Leader Robert Ortt, R-Lockport, on the basis that he and other appellants were not aggrieved parties.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

July 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Amid Positive Activity Reported by NY Cannabis Regulators, Litigators Remain Concerned About Lawsuits

New York's ramped up enforcement effort against illegal operators has resulted in 164 stores padlocked across the state in recent months, along with nearly $30 million worth of illegal product seized, officials say.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

July 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Lawsuit on Presidential Hopeful's NY Ballot Access Is Moved to Albany

Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s residency has been questioned.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

July 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Legal Aid Union Seeks to Expel Members Who Blocked Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

A lawsuit filed Monday in Manhattan federal court described a measure regarding the war as "blatantly anti-Semitic."

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

July 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Judge Accepts Censure Over 'Petty' Email Exchanges That Undermined Clerk

It is inconsistent "for a judge to stoke rather than quell dissension among court staff," said counsel to the commission.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

July 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Malpractice Claim Over Misdiagnosis of Tick-Bite Symptoms Is Reinstated

A 5-0 ruling, authored by Justice Christine Clark, of the Appellate Division, Third Department, said a trial judge should have greenlighted expert testimony on the standard of care.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

July 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Attorney Nominated to Ethics Panel as Its Validity Is Before NY's Top Court

James Caras retired last year as special counsel to the speaker of the New York City Council. He is an alum of Simpson Thacher and Akin Gump.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

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