Brian Lee

October 06, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A Rensselaer city judge used an email address on court filings and legal correspondences that identified her as a judge and, in one instance, attested to her client's signature on a court document on which she crossed out "notary public" and wrote "city court judge," the commission found.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

October 06, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The accord is believed to be the western New York city's largest-ever civil rights settlement, according to the plaintiff's trio of attorneys.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

October 05, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The civil action seeks a declaratory judgment that the law authorizing absentee voting on the basis of fear of spreading the coronavirus violates the state Constitution.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

October 05, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Heller said she has a unique opportunity to use the firm's "incredible resources" to collaborate with nonprofit organizations to effect change through pro bono work.

By Brian Lee

7 minute read

October 04, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Hopefuls include an incumbent whose decisions are seldom challenged at the appellate level; a former state elections attorney who argued a case that's maintained the right to secret ballots; and Schenectady's first Black city court judge.

By Brian Lee

8 minute read

September 30, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Attorney General Letitia James' investigation of former President Donald Trump's business dealings is a central issue in her reelection bid. It may be a strength or a vulnerability.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A new challenge filed by lawyers on behalf of a Brooklyn synagogue challenged the law on grounds that it unconstitutional targets religious observances.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

September 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Justice Mark Montour has served on the state Supreme Court since 2013. His appointment was welcomed by the Erie County Bar Association and others.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

September 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal

New York State Bar Association President Sherry Levin Wallach said it is "confusing" that the state is investing in law enforcement while not increasing assigned counsel rates.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The commission hadn't yet rendered substantive determinations regarding the complaints involving the judicial officer, who presided at Saugerties Town Court.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read