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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December 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

NEW LAW ALERT: Apple, Microsoft Must Now Provide Repair Manuals for Electronic Devices

The Federal Trade Commission backed the New York legislation.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

December 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Opposition to Governor's Choice for New York Chief Judge Mounting from Senate Democrats

"I would be compelled to vote no should this nomination be brought to a vote," the political leader said.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

December 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal

'Grieving Families' Advocates Urge Hochul Not to Be Swayed by 'Hired Gun for National Tort Reform'

The bill, which passed the state Senate, 57-6, and the Assembly, 147-2, aims to strengthen compensable damages under the state's wrongful death law.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

December 22, 2022 | New York Law Journal

'Progressives Definitely Did Not Want Him': Mixed Reactions to LaSalle as Chief Judge

Judge Hector LaSalle is the presiding justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department in Brooklyn, said to be the country's busiest appellate court, and where he has been credited for reducing substantial case backlogs.

By Brian Lee

8 minute read

December 22, 2022 | New York Law Journal

$2.1M Settlement: Doctor To Withdraw From Medicaid Program Over Illegal Billing

Dr. David DiMarco, who will withdraw from New York's Medicaid program as a condition of the settlement, has New York offices in Lakewood, Olean and Ellicottville.

By Brian Lee

1 minute read

December 22, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Hochul Picks New York's Next Chief Judge, Pending Senate Confirmation

The nominee grew up on Long Island, and was the first person in his family to get a college degree.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

December 21, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Does He Live Here? Attorneys, Lawmakers Spar Over Assembly Member-Elect's Residency

"Even during this time in Manhattan, I still had my personal belongings, received mail and often stayed at home in Midwood Brooklyn," Lester Chang told the committee. "I never completely left home."

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

December 20, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Two Lawyers Elevated to New York's Ethics Watchdog Panel

The vetting process was conducted by the New York State Independent Review Committee, which is comprised of deans of New York's 15 accredited law schools.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

December 20, 2022 | New York Law Journal

'I Want to See My Grandchild Grow Up': These Attorneys Are Fighting Gunmakers

Buffalo filed suit against multiple defendants, including Bushmaster Firearms, Vintage Firearms, Smith & Wesson Brands, Beretta USA Corp., Colt's Manufacturing Co., and Glock.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

December 19, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Lawyer Arrested and Indicted: Attorney Accused of Embezzling $450K From Clients

Prosecutors charged the attorney with three counts of grand larceny in the second degree, two counts of grand larceny in the third degree, and scheming to defraud in the first degree.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

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