Dear Friends and Colleagues: On the afternoon of March 13, 2020 the Bar Association of Erie County shared a memo received from New York State’s Chief Administrative Judge, Lawrence K. Marks. The provisions therein apply to courts across New York State. Click here to read that memo. In response to questions from some of our …
A Message from Bridget O’Connell regarding Judge Mark’s Memo Read More »
On Friday, March 13, Hank Greenberg, the President of the New York State Bar Association (“NYSBA”), canceled the 2020 Statewide High School Mock Trial Tournament. This decision is based on the public health threat presented by COVID-19; NYSBA’s inability to ensure that the conduct of the Tournament did not contribute to the pandemic’s spread, especially …
From: Lawrence Marks, Chief Administrative Judge RE: Coronavirus -Procedures to Reduce Courthouse Traffic As part of our ongoing efforts to reduce courthouse traffic to combat spread of the coronavirus and protect the health and safety of our workforce, and consistent with recent action by Governor Cuomo to limit large public gatherings through the State, the …
The United States District Court for the Western District of New York announces visitor restrictions to all courthouses in the District as a result of the COVID-19 virus beginning to spread in New York State. The Centers for Disease Control has advised people to take precautions considering the COVID-19 virus outbreak and noted that the …
By Pamela ThibodeauFrom Bar Association of Erie County Bulletin – Fall 2019, Vol. 59, Issue No. 1September 20, 2019 Practicing law can be a tremendously fulfilling and rewarding endeavor. At the same time, it can also be incredibly stressful and damaging to our mental health and overall quality of life. We and our colleagues may …
An Announcement from the Office of Court Administration Dear Academy Members and Friends, I am writing to notify you about an important change in the manner in which the New York State Unified Court System sends out emergency notifications about our courts. Significant numbers of attorneys throughout the state are signed up to receive our …
From Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr., Chief United States District Judge The Western District of New York has a long history of providing pro bono representation to eligible litigants in civil cases, and on behalf of the Court I would like to thank those of you who have performed or are currently providing pro bono …
Call for attorneys for the Federal Court’s Volunteer Pro Bono Panel Read More »
New York law students battling depression, anxiety and other mental health issues will no longer suffer in silence for fear that treatment may prevent them from becoming a lawyer. In a major victory for the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), mental health-related questions have been removed from the state bar application effective immediately. The …
Law School Grads in NY Won’t Face Mental Health Inquiry Read More »
A study focused on the work of Say Yes Buffalo, “Building Impact: A Closer Look at Local Cross-Sector Collaborations for Education,” was completed by four researchers from the Columbia University Teachers College in December 2019. That study, commissioned by the Wallace Foundation, examined the collaborative, “cross-sector” nature at the heart of organizations like Say Yes …
Say Yes Buffalo Serves as Model Organization in Comprehensive Study Read More »
The Town of Amherst (Town) is requesting proposals (RFP) from qualified individuals and firms to provide legal services for real estate transactions, land use and development issues including compliance with New York State and Federal environmental law, including, but not limited to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), brownfields clean-up and development, right-of-way issues …
Town of Amherst seeks RFPs for Professional Legal Services Contracts Read More »
