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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October 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NYC Judge Holds Immigration Restriction Group in Contempt for Inadequate Response to AG Subpoena

State Supreme Court Justice Sabrina Kraus awarded the office of Attorney General Letitia James a $43,500 judgment, upped the VDARE Foundation's daily penalty to $1,000, and ordered VDARE to produce all unredacted documents within seven days.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

October 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY's Top Court Mulls Whether State Can Investigate Fired Catholic Priest's Bias Claim

Among the issues is whether the ministerial exception in employment cases applies to hostile work environment allegations.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

October 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Judge Admonished for Writing Recommendation Letters for Pistol Licenses

A Westchester judge was also charged with engaging in ex parte communications, and failing to timely file his financial disclosure statement.

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2 minute read

October 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Longtime Albany County DA Who Lost Primary Says His Write-In Campaign Has 'Statewide Consequences'

David Soares said he's remaining in the running because the November election has implications beyond the county's three cities, including the state capital, nine towns and five villages.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

October 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Financial Services Watchdog Unveils Recommendations to Manage AI Cybersecurity Risks

State-regulated entities operating under the state's banking, insurance or financial services laws must assess and take appropriate steps to address those evolving cybersecurity risks, New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris said in a statement.

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2 minute read

October 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Solid Footing': NY's First Latino Chief Administrative Judge Assesses History, Budget Challenges

Judge Joseph A. Zayas, 16 months into his tenure, points to strides in diversity and morale, and taming case backlog.

By Brian Lee

8 minute read

October 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Court Officials Say Reforms Are Coming to Speed Up NYC Criminal Cases

The measures are geared toward more effective and efficient oversight of the discovery process, whlle ensuring that cases are trial-ready by identifying and resolving obstacles earlier, and monitoring timelines.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

October 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'The Absolute Most Difficult Year of Lawyering': Jewish Spiritual Leaders in NY's Bar Reflect on High Holidays One Year After Oct. 7

One thing that's clear: Jewish lawyers need a shared space to talk about some of their challenges of the day.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

October 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

14-State Coalition Sues TikTok, Alleging Addictive Algorithms Trigger Mental Health Harms in Adolescents

The lawsuits allege TikTok violated state laws by claiming its platform is safe for young people, when the attorneys general believe that it is not. They say many young users are struggling with poor mental health and body image issues as a result of the platform's allegedly addictive features.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

October 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Subpoena Against Queens Rental Empire Affirms AG's Authority to Probe Tenant Blacklisting

The AG's office has said it believes that the decision might send a message to landlords across New York, relative to the state's ultimate goal to get landlords out of the practice of using tenant screening forms in the first step of the application process.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read

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