The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroeder, Jr. at the United States District Court, Western District of New York, Buffalo, New York, is due to expire on May 31, 2024. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment …
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The Administrative Board of the Courts is seeking public comment on a proposal, proffered by the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and the New York City Bar Association (City Bar) (Exhibit A – Joint Letter), to amend Section 202.12 of the Uniform Rules to “require attorneys to discuss discovery issues, insurance coverage and ADR …
The Administrative Board of the Courts is seeking public comment on a proposal, proffered by the Chief Judge’s Advisory Committee on Access for People with Disabilities (“Advisory Committee”), to adopt a new Rule of the Chief Judge (Part 52, 22 NYCRR § 52) that would authorize trial court judges to entertain, on an ex parte …
The Administrative Board of the Courts of the New York State Unified Court System seeks comment from persons who are able to evaluate the performance of the following Justices or retired Justices of the Supreme Court who are seeking certification or recertification to continue judicial service pursuant to N.Y. Const. Art. VI § 25(b) and …
Justice Henry J. Nowak has been appointed to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department by Governor Kathy Hochul’s office on Friday, July 28.
The Syracuse University College of Law Awards Celebration, is an evening dedicated to recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of our alumni in the legal field. Two local members of the Buffalo Law Community will be recognized for their achievements, John V. Elmore and Tiffany H. Lee. Friday, September 29 6 p.m. Dineen Hall, Syracuse University Our 2023 …
Read the recent article from Buffalo Business First about our President Timothy Graber! https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2023/06/22/timothy-graber-president-of-bar-association.html
Former BAEC Director Mario A. Giacobbe has been nominated to be a New York State Court of Claims Judge by Gov. Kathy Hochul to serve on the State Court of Claims. Mario was appointed by District Attorney John J. Flynn to his current post in August 2021.
Michele A. Brown received a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her exemplary advocacy on behalf of children and her dedication to mentoring the next generation of attorneys for children. It is the first such award from the Fourth Department Attorneys for Children Advisory Committee. Michele A. Brown also co-chaired the BAEC Practice & Procedure …
