Brian Lee

November 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

“No state has done more than New York now has to try to put a stop to the kinds of abuses PBMs have been accused of for quite some time,” said Jonathan L. Swichar, a Duane Morris partner in Philadelphia who chairs the firm’s Pharmacy Litigation Group.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

November 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The District Attorneys Association of the State of New York said it still questions the constitutionality of the New York State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct, and is concerned the watchdog's proposed set of rules might hinder prosecutors’ work, a claim denied by agency administrator Susan Friedman.

By Brian Lee

7 minute read

November 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris said new regulations will help protect New Yorkers’ access to prescription drugs, prohibit business practices that increase the cost of those drugs, and ensure that small, independent pharmacies compete on a level playing field with large pharmacies affiliated with pharmacy benefit managers, who decide the availability of prescription drugs and their costs.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

November 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A number of judges on New York’s top court on Tuesday appeared hesitant to adjust the state’s two-year lookback for bringing claims under the Child Victims Act.

By Brian Lee

3 minute read

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