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 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
3 minute read
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
3 minute read
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.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
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
4 minute read
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