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
April 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Camacho and Doyle Among Latest Reappointments to Judicial WatchdogNew York Chief Judge Rowan Wilson has tapped two members to new terms on the Commission on Judicial Conduct.
By Brian Lee
2 minute read
April 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Cannabis Lawyer Says NY's Focus Should Be on Licensing Legal OperatorsA focus on illicit operators will drive out legal storefronts, said Lauren Rudick, a cannabis lawyer who favors a focus on licensing over enforcement.
By Brian Lee
4 minute read
April 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Lawyer in Landmark Public Defense Settlement Says It's Time for a COLA IncreaseThree parties are embroiled in budget negotiations into the new fiscal year that began on Monday.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
April 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Michael McMahon Takes Helm as DAASNY President Ahead of ScheduleMcMahon spoke to challenges of the profession in recent years brought by changes to discovery and bail laws and Raise the Age legislation. He said retention of prosecutorial staff and keeping in step with technological changes also remain concerns for the profession.
By Brian Lee
2 minute read
April 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'An Invisible Competitor': Lawsuit Says NY Cannabis Regulation Forces Applicants to Pick Locations While 'Flying Blind'A lawyer in the case said it was "incomprehensible" that applicants should know where other would-be licenees are located.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
March 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NY Cybersecurity Rules to Require Financial Services Firms to Report Reasons for NoncomplianceThe new rules, set to come into effect on April 15, have prompted a conversation over how DFS will approach their enforcement.
By Brian Lee
5 minute read
March 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NY Housing Lawyers Weigh 'Squatting' Crackdown Bill PackageOne proposal would elevate squatting to a criminal misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in jail, while also giving landlords an extra two weeks to prove, prior to launching an eviction proceeding, that the occupant is trespassing.
By Brian Lee
5 minute read
March 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Strategic Litigation Leader Is Named NY Federal Defenders' Executive DirectorTamara Giwa has been with the organization since 2019, developing litigation strategies to combat racism and inequity in federal criminal justice.
By Brian Lee
2 minute read
March 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NY Senate Passes Revived Bill to Unveil Lobbying Behind Top-Court NomineesGov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a prior version that contained a retroactive component, which has been removed.
By Brian Lee
4 minute read
March 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Reform Groups to Lawmakers: Give Judicial Misconduct Watchdog Greater Budgeting IndependenceThe measure would also allow the judicial misconduct watchdog, up to 120 days to continue investigating complaints against judges who have resigned or retired while under scrutiny.
By Brian Lee
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