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, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NY Senate Democrats Send 'Judicial Accountability' Bill Package to Assembly

The president of the Supreme Court justices' association, said she hoped new Chief Judge Rowan Wilson would be extended a chance to assess the system and recommend a course of action.

By Brian Lee

8 minute read

May 16, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NY AG Leads Coalition Urging US Supreme Court to Preserve Consumer Finance Watchdog

A coalition of 24 attorneys general led by New York's has filed an amicus brief Tuesday on a major Supreme Court case involving funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which was formed in response to the 2008 financial crisis.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

May 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal

After January Veto, Revised Grieving Families Act Slated for Legislative Review

A retroactivity component allowing for any cause of action accruing on or after July 1, 2018, remains a deep concern for some legal observers.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

May 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Retired Presiding Justice Acosta Uses Award Stage to Denounce 'Threats to Judicial Independence'

Acosta called it "a shame" that the "impeccable credentials" of LaSalle, the Appellate Division, Second Department's presiding justice whom Hochul had initially tapped for chief judge, "were mischaracterized so unfairly."

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

May 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Attorneys: Kyra's Law Has 'Noble' Intent, But Could Result in Race to Court With Child Abuse Allegations

Loose parameters have prompted some attorneys to break from what appears to be a growing consensus in support of the bill.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

May 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Eight-Year Lobbying Effort Continues for NY to Join 10 States in Allowing Physician-Assisted Suicide

"It's not a blue or red issue. It's driven by a personal experience," said one opponent of the measure.

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6 minute read

May 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal

SCOTUS Tosses Convictions Against Ex-Cuomo Aide, Lobbyist and Real Estate Developer

The decision in Percoco's case, written by Justice Samuel Alito, was in line with a recent surge of decisions that limit the government's ability to prosecute defendants under particular corruption laws. A companion opinion was written by Justice Clarence Thomas.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

May 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'She Likes the Hole Better Than the Pole': Judge Removed for Sexual Comments

The judge told one lawyer: "I'd like to watch you golf." When the attorney noted the judge shouldn't want to watch her golf, since she was not good at the sport, the judge replied, "That's not why I want to watch you."

By Brian Lee

4 minute read