Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 96/21, Concerning Commercial Evictions
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Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 95/21, Concerning Commercial Foreclosures.
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Public Notice for Reappointment of Bankruptcy Judge Carl L. Bucki
The current term of office of Carl L. Bucki, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the WesternDistrict of New York, is due to expire on December 29, 2021. The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is considering the reappointment of Judge Bucki to a new term of office and has determined that he …
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NYS UCS Provides Model Letter Application to Use Anonymous Caption in Public Records Under Child-Parent Security Act
As you know, proceedings for establishing parentage under the Child-Parent Security Act (L. 2020, c. 56, Part L; “CPSA”, “Act”) are subject to various confidentially provisions under State law, including a general sealing provision under the Act itself. Accordingly, the court file and papers in these proceedings may only be viewed by the parties or …
Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order 202.95, Relating to Teacher and School COVID-19 Reporting
Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order Number 202, declaring a State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York; and WHEREAS, both travel-related cases and community contact transmission of COVID-19 have been documented in New York State and are …
Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order 202.94, Relating to Election Law and Business Curfews
Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order Number 202, declaring a State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York; and WHEREAS, both travel-related cases and community contact transmission of COVID-19 have been documented in New York State and are expected …
8th Judicial District Issues Updated Operating Protocols for All Court Operations
This Plan supersedes the Updated Operating Protocols Effective December 9, 2020. Commencing February 22, 2021 all court operations in the Eighth Judicial District of the State of New York shall be conducted pursuant to this Plan. To the extent the provisions of this Updated Operating Protocol are inconsistent with provisions in any of the Administrative …
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Bar Association of Erie County supports Buffalo’s proposed Right to Know Law and calls for extensive public education and awareness around police and criminal justice reform.
On February 9, 2021, the Bar Association of Erie County’s Board of Directors voted to support adoption of Buffalo’s proposed Right to Know Law, the latest in a series of police reform measures considered by its Board of Directors at the request of the Minority Bar Association of Western New York (“MBAWNY”) Criminal Justice Reform …
8th Judicial District Issues Updated Operating Protocols for Town and Village Courts
These are very modest changes to the protocols disseminated on December 9, 2020. Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks’ Memorandum dated November 13, 2020 is incorporated herein and this document is intended to provide enhanced guidance thereto. Commencing February 9, 2021 all Town and Village Court operations in the 8th Judicial District of the State of …
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New York State Unified Court System Publishes Updated Virtual Bench Trial Protocols and Procedures
The linked PDF (below) informs participants of what to expect during a virtual bench trial. These have been sent to all judges who will adapt them to their specific trials. They can be found on the court system’s website under “latest News” and “What’s New”.
