Brian Lee

February 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The measure—which the NYSBA expressed deep concern over—merits its own discussion and should not be tied up with the mammoth negotiation over the state's spending plan.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

February 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Claudia Braymer helped the group overcome a state plan to cut down 25,000 trees to build a connector snowmobile trail in the Adirondacks.

By Brian Lee

10 minute read

February 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal

An unanswered question is whether budget approval will be impacted by lingering hostilities in the wake of the recent rejection of Gov. Kathy Hochul's chief judge nominee.

By Brian Lee

8 minute read

January 31, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The NYCLU's suit against the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision was filed Monday in an Albany trial court.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

January 31, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The Grieving Families Act, the governor said in her veto message, was sent to her desk without "a serious evaluation"

By Brian Lee

7 minute read

January 30, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The panel weighed in on Harvey Weinstein's appeal, and the Court of Appeals' prior decisions on fantasy sports and the void-for-vagueness doctrine.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

January 30, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Judge David Coursen began to provide testimony but in the middle, he tendered his letter of resignation and agreed never to seek or accept a judicial office in the future, the commission said in a statement.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

January 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Cuomo's attorneys, citing the Public Officers Law and state Executive Law, sued Attorney General Letitia James in August, saying she was obligated to prosecute and defend all actions in which the state is interested.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

January 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Former Judge Helena Heath said it's an opportunity to have a meaningful and impactful role in using that particular law to protect individuals from sexual abuse.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

January 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NYSTLA has been at the forefront of advocating for passage of the Grieving Families Act, which aims to update New York's wrongful death law, which was passed in 1847.

By Brian Lee

9 minute read