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Judge Marks Releases Memo Explaining Next Steps With Virtual Courts

Beginning Monday, May 4, new motions, responsive papers to previously filed motions and other applications, including post-judgment applications, may be filed electronically in pending cases either through the NYSCEF e-filing system in jurisdictions that have it or through a new electronic document delivery system that has been created for courts and jurisdictions where e-filing is …

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We Can Do This

In this historical time of fear, anxiety, privation and grievous loss, I wish to offer some inspiration and hope for better times to come. Sadly, while I’m pretty good at platitudes, I lack the poetry gene, so I must defer to others to help us out here. The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche famously said “That …

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Notice to Amend BAEC Bylaws

After review by the BAEC’s Bylaw’s Committee, and upon resolution of the Board of April 14, 2020, the Association proposes and advances principally technical changes to various provisions of the BAEC Bylaws. Members will be asked to vote on these changes during the spring election for 2021 Board Candidates and Officers. The specific Bylaw changes …

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Introducing the BAEC’s 2020-2021 Candidates for Board of Directors and Nominating Committee!

The Bar Association of Erie County has announced its slate of candidates for its 2020-2021 Board of Directors. The candidates for the position of Vice President are Jeffrey F. Baase and Hugh M. Russ, III. The candidates for the position of Deputy Treasurer are Amber E. Storr and Kelley A. Omel. Candidates for the position …

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Courts Publish Virtual Chambers Email Addresses

In order to assist in smooth virtual court operations, the 8th Judicial District has a provided a full list of email addresses for each court in each county of the District. If an attorney has any issues or questions regarding virtual chambers, they are asked to email the appropriate person found on this list.

Federal Court Lays Out Procedures for Public Access to Remote Court Proceedings

Due to the current COVID‐19 emergency and within the bounds of the CARES Act, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York is using both video conferencing and teleconferencing technologies for some proceedings. Use of these technologies allows the Court to continue its statutory business while at the same time allowing …

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Mask or Cloth Face-Covering Shall be Required for Attorneys and Members of the Public to Enter the Courthouse

 In accordance with Executive Order 202.17 issued by the NYS Governor, anyone entering a courthouse for any purpose must wear a mask or cloth face-covering. Executive Order 202.17 provides, “Any individual who is over the age of two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with …

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Fourth Dept Issues COVID-19 Order Lifting Suspension of Deadlines

In light of the implementation of a statewide “virtual court” system for handling essential and pending non-essential matters as of April 13, 2020, and to ensure that the vitally important business of the Court continues, it is hereby ORDERED that the Court’s March 17, 2020 order suspending perfection, filing, and other deadlines set forth by …

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