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
March 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Senate Judiciary Moves Bill That Targets Massive NYC Co-op Rent IncreasesRepublicans said they viewed the bill as limiting contracts.
By Brian Lee
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March 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Hospital's Big Law Firm Says AG's Subpoena for Medical Records a 'Fishing Expedition'Two obstretics patients said they falsely tested positive for illegal opioids at Garnet Health Medical Center in Orange County, New York because they had consumed poppy seeds, the hospital's lawsuit in state court by Bryn Goodman of Fox Rothschild states.
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March 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Sharply Divided NY Top Court Seizes Property Tax Exemption From Nonprofit Landlord of For-Profit Dialysis CenterThe 4-3 vote indicates the panel is far from united on New York City taxation policy,
By Brian Lee
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March 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Ruling on NYC's 'Disparate' Tax System Could Spur Reforms and Valuation ProtestsThe decision in an appeal filed by Latham & Watkins attorneys including ex-New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, is not final, but an important step toward possible reform.
By Brian Lee
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March 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NY Judge Declares Social Media 'Products' May Be Liable in Buffalo Racist MassacreErie County Supreme Court Judge Paula Feroleto allowed the case to proceed, siding with the estates of those murdered in a mass shooting motivated by racist ideology.
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March 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal
North Country Judge Resigns Amid Probe Into Retaliatory Acts Against Defense Lawyer"Judicial retaliation against those who file complaints with the Commission is unacceptable and taken very seriously," said Robert Tembeckjian, administrator and counsel to New York's judicial watchdog.
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March 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Appeals Court Sides With Landfill Operator in Real Estate Developer's 'Nuisance' ComplaintIn one of a number of key lawsuits to watch against Waste Management of New York, the Appellate Division, Fourth Department issued an unsigned memorandum decision in favor of the trash collector on March 15, reversing a lower court judge's ruling.
By Brian Lee
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March 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Lawyers, Lawmakers Debate Merits of NY Bill Targeting Social Media Algorithms Used to Captivate MinorsIf the bill is approved, New York's AG would be empowered to bring lawsuits enjoining the platforms, or seek damages or civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation.
By Brian Lee
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March 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Case Filings Rise in New York's Trial Courts, Annual Report FindsThe report notes that the $3.4 billion court system had its third consecutive year of a rise in cases filed statewide.
By Brian Lee
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March 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NY Top Court Advances Ex-Bloomberg Scribe's Discrimination Claim From DCCourt precedent finding New York's human rights laws do not apply to out-of-state workers in employment discrimination claims might be revisited after a New York Court of Appeals ruling, according to one attorney.
By Brian Lee
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