Brian Lee

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

February 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The settlement requires Tromberg, Morris & Poulin to pay $595,600 in restitution to more than 4,000 New Yorkers, and $60,000 in penalties to New York State.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

February 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Bill sponsors say the measure is aimed at preventing forum-shopping and to designate those courts as experts in redistricting matters.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

February 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Sharing the stage with fellow judges and attorneys, a court officer and program participants, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson's focused on courts' need to arrive "at the best solution for each individual situation."

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

February 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The prosecutorial watchdog will be naming Friedman its inaugural administrator, a newly created position resembling Commission on Judicial Conduct Administrator and Counsel Robert Tembeckjian's job.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read