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Brian Lee

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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September 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Lippman Study on Antisemitism at CUNY Weighs Free Speech, Unprotected Acts

A report from Latham & Watkins attorneys calling for a 13-point action plan to reverse antisemitism and discrimination at the 25-campus City University…

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

September 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'A Smoother Process of Justice': Assistant DA Residency Requirements Lifted in Six NY Counties

DA Karen Heggen said the "new law affords the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office the flexibility that over 20 counties in New York State currently have, which is to hire the most qualified attorneys without concern for where they are residing."

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

September 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Judge Resigns Amid Investigation of Alleged Unwelcome Sexual Advances, Judgments for Friends

"The harmony and decorum of the courthouse is undermined whenever a judge mistreats colleagues, attorneys, and court staff. One who repeatedly does all of this and more does not belong on the bench," said Robert H. Tembeckjian, counsel for the Commission on Judicial Conduct.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Government Asks Appellate Court to Lift Injunction on Lawmakers' Outside Earnings Cap

"The days of the gentlemen farmers serving in the state Legislature are long gone," Assemblyman Charles Lavine, D-Glen Cove, said in defense of the cap on outside earnings.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

September 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Courts' Legislative Counsel Served for 50 Years Because of 'Opportunity to Stay Relevant'

Marc Bloustein tenure's spans his entire professional career after graduating Albany Law School, and even as an intern, upon the court system opening a new office in Albany in the 1970s.

By Brian Lee

7 minute read

September 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Retired Judge Running for Westchester DA Accused of Ducking Debate

"This is a lost opportunity for the public to hear directly from candidates in person and to address their own questions to them," the president of the league's Westchester County chapter said.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

September 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

After Retiring From NY Top Court, LeCours Opens New Chapter at Harris Beach

Lisa LeCours said she hopes to have an opportunity to provide consulting and support to other law firms appearing in appellate courts.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

September 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Shocked': Hoylman-Sigal Suggests New Solutions for Elected Officials' Burgeoning Legal Defense Costs

The touchpoint is a $25.4 million and running price tag in legal expenses for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and members of his administration to fight sexual harassment charges, and its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

September 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit Deal Setbacks on Gag Order, Venue to Trump Team

The judges dismissed the motion to lift the gag order because no constitutional issue was raised. Meanwhile the Second Circuit refused to stay an order to keep criminal business fraud case in state court.

By Brian Lee | Emily Saul

2 minute read

September 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Creation of New Family Court Judgeships Put Candidates on Quick Turnaround

Chenango County is one of the few family courts with just one judge currently, and his duties are spread across county criminal and surrogate court matters.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read