Brian Lee

March 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, D-Bronx, introduced the bill, which would reduce the ratio to one judge per population of 40,000.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

March 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Judge Verna Saunders, president of the Association of Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, told the Law Journal the proposal raises a number of concerns about potentially upending separation of powers, since lawmakers would be able to increase or decrease the number of judges in the state's 13 judicial districts.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

March 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

"I am honored and excited to continue the work of making ADR, and, in particular, high-quality mediation, more accessible throughout New York state, together with our judicial and nonjudicial leaders, dedicated regional and local ADR coordinators, and ADR staff," Lisa Courtney said.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

March 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The lawsuit says regulations for cannabinoid hemp placed severe limits on THC content, forcing the industry to remove previously lawful product from their shelves.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

March 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Ex-federal prosecutor Aaron Mendelsohn said the OID is an apolitical, yet essential function of Council that goes out into the streets, or makes requests for information directly to city agencies, to uncover facts that support Council's legislative and budget decisions.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

March 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Commission on Judicial Conduct received and processed 2,982 new complaints in 2023, a 22% increase from 2022, the previous record high, the agency's annual report stated.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

March 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Jonathan Riegel said he wanted to establish a line of communication with city, state and federal elected officials.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

March 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The trio spoke about the court that has taken shape since April 2023, the time of Chief Judge Rowan Wilson's ascension and Judge Caitlin Halligan joining it.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

February 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Two committees are set to take testimony on the impact that Venmo, Wealthfront, Affirm, PayPal and other online companies have on New Yorkers.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

February 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Lurie Daniel Favors, executive director at the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, was appointed to the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, which drew controversy as lawmakers considered creation of the body in 2023.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read