Brian Lee

November 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York’s highest court will have an opportunity to get its say on whether the state's revamped, 11-member ethics watchdog is a constitutional body.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

November 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The New York State Commission on Legislative, Judicial and Executive Compensation—chaired by retired New York Court of Appeals Judge Eugene Fahey—said it was too soon to give lawmakers a raise, after the most recent $32,000 per year bump.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

November 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

“Those funds are greatly needed,” McMahon wrote, “and prosecutor’s offices are continuing to plan, to purchase equipment and cloud storage, and to hire and train qualified staff, including support staff.”

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

November 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Leaders of the New York County Lawyers' Association said the organization is getting ready to convene summit meetings to coordinate efforts, share ideas and pool resources to address the large-scale deportation of migrants.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

November 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A new rule set to take effect Dec. 1 requires New York attorneys to confirm whether they remain in good standing in out-of-state jurisdictions where they are admitted to practice law. It also requires all attorneys to disclose whether they have ever been the subject of public discipline in any other jurisdiction.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

November 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Third Department said Darlene D. Brown neglected a client in a New York immigration matter in 2019 after that client's prior attorney retired.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

November 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Alex Gendzier, who joined Seyfarth Shaw earlier this year as a partner in its capital markets practice, said his motivation was very personal – so his son would have something to guide him when he got out of the military.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

November 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Proposition 1, also known as the Equal Rights Amendment, was a big winner in New York's general election, securing more than 4.4 million affirmative votes, to 2.7 million no votes.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

November 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Monroe County Family Court Judge Stacey Romeo, a Republican, declared victory for the 14-year state Supreme Court post in the eight-county jurisdiction.

By Brian Lee

2 minute read

November 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Democrats enjoyed success in upstate and western New York's major cities on Election Day.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read