Brian Lee

April 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New 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

A 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

Three 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

McMahon 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

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

The 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

One 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

Tamara 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

Gov. 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

The 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

3 minute read