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 16, 2022 | New York Law Journal

GOP Proposal to Recall County DAs Heads to New York Attorney General for Opinion

Language that accompanies the New York proposal makes clear that it targets Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

September 15, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Big Law Partner Disciplined for Dishonest Billing Gets 2 Additional Years' Suspension

The court also took into account the attorney's "substantial experience" practicing law.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

September 15, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Critics Are Pushing Back at a Proposed New York Law That Could Benefit Plaintiffs

The nonpartisan alliance, whose mission is to reduce lawsuit abuse in New York, said the bill would skyrocket insurance premiums, because it would radically expand the types of damages recoverable in wrongful death lawsuits.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

September 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Gun-Rights Organizations File Suit Against New York's New Conceal-Carry Law

The lawsuit seeks a declaratory judgment that the law's inclusion of public parks, public transportation, and a "default anti-carry rule" with respect to places open to the public infringes on the plaintiffs' rights.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Accuser Files Lawsuit Against Cuomo and Three Top Aides Alleging Sexual Harassment, Retaliation

Charlotte Bennett said her career as a public servant was abruptly cut short. Defense counsel rejected the charges and said the former governor was looking forward to the discovery process.

By Brian Lee

7 minute read

September 13, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Ex-NY Supreme Court Justice Who Accepted Bribe Sentenced to 16 Months' Federal Prison Term

Among the allegations was that a politico facilitated ex-Justice John Michalek's elevation to a seat on the New York Supreme Court's Appellate Division.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

September 13, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Cuomo Files Grievance Faulting NY AG James' Sexual Harassment Investigation as Politically Driven

Cuomo said state Attorney General Letitia James "cynically manipulated" the probe for political gain. A spokesperson for James said its time for the state to move beyond "this sordid chapter."

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 09, 2022 | New York Law Journal

NY County Lawyers Association: Senate Deputy Leader 'Meddling' in Chief Judge Selection Process

The organization, which represents 7,500 lawyers, also criticized state Sen. Michael Gianaris of engaging in ad hominem attacks on members of the state's highest court.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 08, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Bannon's Border Wall Fundraising Scheme Duped Hundreds of NYC Donors, Manhattan DA Says

The former chief strategist in the Trump White House called the charge a politically motivated persecution as he entered the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

September 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Appellate Lawyers Concerned That Six-Member Court of Appeals May 'Kick Can Down Road'

With six judges, one lawyer said, "You have to be a little more diligent in your arguments, to try to convince somebody who you might think is sitting on the fence."

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

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