Brian Lee

May 24, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The new law was modeled on the Child Victim's Act, which was enacted in 2019 and led to more than 11,000 civil lawsuits by victims under 18.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

May 24, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Judge Madeline Singas, writing for a unanimous Court of Appeals, said the trial judge made erroneous evidentiary rulings that were affirmed by the appellate division, depriving the defendant of his right to present his defense.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

May 23, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The filing was on the heels of the New York Court of Appeals invalidating New York's Congressional and Senate maps.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

May 20, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The effort was deemed "too important not to keep fighting," by one election lawyer, a Democrat representing a GOP challenger to the maps.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

May 20, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Gov. Kathy Hochul's choices represented four different counties in the Second Department, which is based in Brooklyn on Friday. Justices from Nassau County, Westchester, Kings County and Queens are set to join the appeals court.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

May 19, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The years-long legal battle centered on text messages allegedly sent by a high school coach obtained by a third party. The Court of Appeals determined that testimony from a student-athlete established they were genuine.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

May 19, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The Court of Appeals was asked whether HSBC Bank, as an executor of an investment-holding trust, could be a plaintiff and revive an action that was filed by another party that had been dismissed without prejudice. Lawyers from McKool Smith and Simpson Thacher squared off.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

May 18, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The New York Court of Appeals became the first high court in an English-speaking jurisdiction anywhere in the world to agree to hear such an appeal, said an animal rights organization representing the elephant's interests.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

May 17, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Jury selection might be as lengthy or longer than the actual trial, Pullano said, given the need to identify jurors who haven't formed opinions and can put aside whatever they've learned about the well-documented case.

By Brian Lee

7 minute read

May 17, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The Fund for Modern Courts, issuing a 32-page report as two bills make their way through the New York Legislature, said the nation's media capital should cease to be an "outlier" and allow cameras for televised coverage of court proceedings.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read