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Request for Comments Regarding the Proposed Amendments to the Local Rules of the Western District of New York
The Local Rules Committee of the United States District Court for the WesternDistrict of New York invites comments on the proposed amendments to the Local Rules ofCivil and Criminal Procedure and Local Patent Rules, which are available on the Court’swebsite at www.nywd.uscourts.gov. Please submit your comments by no later thanNovember 16, 2023 to: Local Rules …
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BANKRUPTCY JUDGESHIP
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for a 14-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of New York, with a duty station in Poughkeepsie, New York. The selection process will be confidential and competitive. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, …
Bar Association of Erie County Announces 136th Annual Awards Celebration and 2023 Awardees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact:Stephanie BelasikDirector of Marketing, Communications & Operations(716) 852-8687 x115sbelasik@eriebar.org BUFFALO, NY – September 14, 2023 – Each year, the Bar Association of Erie County (BAEC) identifies particularly exceptional attorneys and judges in Erie County who have performed outstanding service to the community, the Bar Association, and the profession. …
Request for Public Comment on Adopting a New Rule of the Chief Judge to Facilitate Requests for Judicial Accommodations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
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 …
Invitation for Public Comment – Certification or Recertification of Retired Justices of the Supreme Court
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 appointed to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department
Justice Henry J. Nowak has been appointed to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department by Governor Kathy Hochul’s office on Friday, July 28.
