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
June 13, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Hochul Signs Six Bills Protecting Persons Needing Abortion Services and ProvidersThe measures are billed as making New York a "safe harbor" to protect abortion rights if the landmark 1973 Supreme Court opinion Roe v. Wade is overturned.
By Brian Lee
6 minute read
June 10, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Citizens' Group Seeks to Void Repeal and Replacement of NY Ethics WatchdogNew York Supreme Court of Albany County is set to hear oral arguments on June 17.
By Brian Lee
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June 09, 2022 | New York Law Journal
GOP Lawmakers Propose Recall Process for New Yorkers to Oust DAsCurrently, New York governors have the power to remove a prosecutor for "dereliction of duty." But that is not seen as a realistic option.
By Brian Lee
6 minute read
June 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal
New York Lobbying Act Infringes on First Amendment, Says LawyerThe case—over an airplane banner to advocate for the Child Victims Act—could upset a major component of lobbying enforcement in New York with respect to grassroots political efforts.
By Brian Lee
4 minute read
June 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal
NY State Bar Association President Testifies on 'Inconsistent' Virtual Court Ops During PandemicSherry Levin Wallach said inconsistencies among the judiciary led to a feeling of unease, and increased lawyers' stress levels.
By Brian Lee
3 minute read
June 06, 2022 | New York Law Journal
James Pledges to Defend Gun-Violence Prevention Measures Against ChallengesAs Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of bills aimed at tamping down a wave of gun violence, including a racist mass shooting in Buffalo, lawyers debated whether they provided a workable solution or were just a "feel-good" series of measures.
By Brian Lee
6 minute read
June 03, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Study Group Set to Begin Review of New York Courts' Pandemic PerformanceThe court is taking a step back "to reflect upon what we did in those extraordinary months in the beginning of COVID," said one judge. The final report is expect to serve as a playbook in the event of other circumstances that interrupt operation of the court system.
By Brian Lee
4 minute read
June 03, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Immigration Lawyers Welcome Clarity and Lessening of Bias Wrought by Court Notification Statute on Hochul's DeskUnder a measure passed by the New York Legislature, judges would reinforce defense counsels' duty to provide individualized advice to their clients and an additional opportunity for individuals to become aware of possible immigration consequences resulting from a plea. The bill awaits the signature of Gov. Kathy Hochul.
By Brian Lee
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June 02, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Lawsuit Demands New York Courts to Make Public 'Secret' Directives to JudgesThe lawsuit seeks to vindicate the public's right to know how the New York court system operates and how the OCA influences judicial decision-making, an NYCLU staff attorney said.
By Brian Lee
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June 01, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Bill to Automatically Certify Older Judges Moves Through NY Legislature"This is an important bill because of what happened with those judges that were fired a couple of years ago," said bill sponsor, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, D-Bronx, referring to a row that kept dozens of older judges from returning to the bench in 2020.
By Brian Lee
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