Brian Lee

May 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The petitioners are asking for a special master to begin proceedings to evaluate and draft an Assembly map for the 2022 primary and general elections.

By Brian Lee

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May 26, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A Manhattan trial court judge's order expands Rockefeller University Hospital's potential liability beyond its premises in Child Victims Act cases.

By Brian Lee

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May 25, 2022 | New York Law Journal

"I'm not going to let my fear of losing a court case to stop me from what I think is correct for New Yorkers," Gov. Kathy Hochul said of the proposal.

By Brian Lee

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May 24, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Tully Rinckey founding partner Matthew Tully's said his legal strategy was path-breaking in prompting a judge to approve a subpoena against Twitter.

By Brian Lee

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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