Brian Lee

April 19, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Lucian Chalfen, spokesman for New York's Unified Court System, said Rivera "continues in not meeting our qualification for employment and remains out of compliance with our vaccine mandate. As such she will be barred from entering her chambers or any court facility and must work from home."

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

April 19, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The Appellate Division, Fourth Department, as part of its partial stay of McAllister's March 31 ruling, gave acting Justice Patrick McAllister discretion to hire a special master to draw a new map.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

April 18, 2022 | New York Law Journal

"The state hasn't done what it needs to do," said New York City lawyer Philip Katz. The three-day action is set to be followed by a demonstration.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

April 15, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The lawyer for the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of New York State filed an amicus brief supporting state Republicans.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

April 15, 2022 | New York Law Journal

"Soaring gas prices are forcing working New Yorkers and low-income families to make difficult decisions," New York Attorney General Letitia James said.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

April 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

If lawmakers move quickly to approve such a measure before May 1, Assembly member Amy Paulin, D-Scarsdale, said the proposal would remove the former lieutenant governor's name from the primary ballot.

By Brian Lee

4 minute read

April 13, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The criminal case—and Benjamin's subsequent resignation—creates a knotty political problem since he remains on the June 28 primary ballot as a candidate for lieutenant governor.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

April 12, 2022 | New York Law Journal

More than 10,000 cases were filed throughout New York, but thousands of others are not being served because they can't find a lawyer willing to take on their cases, advocates say. A legislative effort has begun to establish a fund to help these victims have their day in court.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

April 12, 2022 | New York Law Journal

"This is a simple story of corruption," said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, who said Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin repeatedly lied on a vetting form he filled out before he was appointed to the post in August. Benjamin resigned his post after charges were announced.

By Brian Lee

6 minute read

April 11, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A doctrine known as the "Purcell principal," named for a 2006 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, calls for courts to minimize disruption in imminent elections, and may pave the way for the June primary to go on as scheduled.

By Brian Lee

5 minute read