Press Release
Commission on Judicial Nomination is seeking recommendations and applications for Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals and State of New York.
On February 17, the Commission on Judicial Nomination received a letter from the Clerk of the Court of Appeals, formally advising that the vacancy created by the resignation of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, effective August 31, 2022, continues to exist, given the Senate’s rejection of the candidate nominated by the Governor. The Commission thus takes …
<strong>HON. JAHARR PRIDGEN AND HON. BETTY CALVO-TORRES APPOINTED AS SUPERVISING JUDGES</strong>
In consultation with Acting Chief Administrative Judge Tamiko Amaker, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Norman St. George, and Appellate Division Fourth Department Presiding Justice Gerald J. Whalen, Hon. Kevin M. Carter, Administrative Judge of the Eighth Judicial District, announces the appointment of Chief Judge of Buffalo City Court JaHarr Pridgen as Supervising Judge of the City …
Tri-County Bar Association Judicial Screening Committee For the New York State Court of Appeals Vacancy
The Tri-County Bar Association Judicial Screening Committee, which is comprised of selected members from the Bar Association of Erie County, Monroe County Bar Association, and the Onondaga County Bar Association, has sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul with the Committee’s ratings for seven nominees under consideration for Chief Judge of the New York State …
Bar Association of Erie County Issues Ratings for 2022 Judicial Candidates for Buffalo City Courts
November 2, 2022 – The Bar Association of Erie County has completed its 2022 ratings of judicial candidates for Buffalo City Court. Ratings are done annually to assist the public in making informed voting decisions. The 2022 ratings are as follows: Buffalo City Court Hon. Samuel P. Davis – Qualified Christina G. Holdsworth – Qualified …
Bar Association of Erie County Issues Ratings for 2022 Judicial Candidates
The Bar Association of Erie County announces its 2022 ratings of judicial candidates for New York State Supreme Court and Erie County Family Court. Ratings are done annually to assist the public in making informed voting decisions. The 2022 ratings are as follows: New York State Supreme Court Hon. Tracey A. Bannister – Outstanding Gerald …
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Notice of Public Hearings on Pandemic Practices
Below you’ll find an important notice regarding two upcoming Public Hearings of the Commission to Reimagine the Future of New York’s Courts – Pandemic Practices Working Group, to be held in Buffalo and New York City. Regards,The Pandemic Practices Working GroupCommission to Reimagine the Future of New York’s Courtsppwg@nycourts.gov
New Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection Category of CLE Credit and Attorney Requirement
Dear Members, As you may have heard, the BAEC has pledged to make the Erie Institute of Law more responsive to the current needs of our members. Please read below about one of our first efforts. The New York State Continuing Legal Education Program Rules are being amended to: (a) add Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data …
Attorneys for Children Program Presents Introduction to the Effective Representation of Children
The Attorneys for Children (AFC) Program invites members of the BAEC to apply for their introductory training webinar on October 17, 18, and 19 (agenda, application, and memo attached.) Applications will be accepted until October 7. AFC represent children of all ages, primarily in Family Court matters. They are compensated by New York State at …
