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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May 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Court of Appeals Says Doctor's Injuries From Mass Shooting a Matter for Workers' Comp Board

The New York Court of Appeals ruling places the injured doctor's federal civil complaint against the hospital in serious jeopardy.

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May 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Coming Like a Tidal Wave': Bills Envision State AI Advisory Committee to Ensure Accountability

Lawmakers and legal advocates were in the Capitol on Wednesday to push a package of four bills and a campaign meant to hold Big Tech accountable for the potential risks of artificial intelligence, an area of priority for the executive branch as well.

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May 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Brooklyn Judge, Amid Campaign Aimed at Ousting Him, Opts for Retirement

The group took credit for pushing Del Guidice into retirement, although it could not be independently confirmed whether that development was a result of the public pressure.

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May 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York Solicitor General Pushes To Validate Statewide Ethics Panel as Constitutional

The New York Solicitor General's office filed a motion to leave to appeal the Third Department's unanimous determination that an ethics watchdog was created unlawfully.

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May 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Backed Into Corner,' Lawmakers Lobby To Remove IOLA From Budget Process

"It's not a radical idea," said State Sen. Sean Ryan, D-Buffalo, of the bill's aim to ensure that the monies are distributed to support legal services.

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May 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Lawmakers Seek to Widen Berth for Prior Bad Acts Evidence

The legislative effort follows on the heels of the state high court's decision to throw out Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction because of the admission of improper evidence.

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May 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Sotomayor, Speaking With Civics Students, Eyes AI's Impact on Law

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the world and will take dominance over many professions, the associate justice said.

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May 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York, Anti-Abortion Groups Jockey Over Jurisdiction

Groups offering pregnancy counseling said they would be burdened by having to litigate the case in Manhattan, saying there was a concentration of organizations in Western New York.

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