From HON. KEVIN M. CARTER, Administrative Judge, and HON. MICHAEL P. KEARNS, Erie County Clerk Based on the successful mandatory e-filing program in Erie County Supreme Court, please be advised that we are specifically requesting expansion of the current mandatory program to include in rem tax foreclosures and RPTL 730 proceedings. Upon the authorization of the …
The Bar Association of Erie County has completed additional 2021 ratings of judicial candidates for New York State Supreme Court and Buffalo City Court. Ratings are done annually to assist the public in making informed voting decisions. The additional ratings are as follows: New York State Supreme Court Raymond W. Walter – Qualified Buffalo City …
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The NYS Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts and the Eighth Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee in collaboration with the Latino Judge Association and The Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade Association of WNY wishes to invite you all to attend Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope on September 28, 2021 at …
The NYS Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts and the Eighth Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee wish to invite you all to join the virtual biennial Women in the Law Lamplighter Award Program on September 23, 2021 at 12:30PM to 1:30PM. This years honorees are the Hon. Sharon M. LoVallo, Hon. Barbara Johnson-Lee, Laurie …
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Effective August 13, 2021, per the Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, to ensure that judges and court employees, as well all courthouse visitors, are safe and protected in our courthouses to the maximum extent possible, we are once again requiring that all individuals wear a mask in all public …
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK — On July 14, 2021, the Honorable Elizabeth A. Wolford will become Chief Judge of the Western District of New York. Judge Wolford will be the first woman to serve in this role—and in fact, the first woman to serve in this role in any part of New York State outside the …
NEW YORK – Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks today announced the appointment of Hon. Kevin M. Carter as Administrative Judge of the Eighth Judicial District. The appointment was made with the approval of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and after consultation with Hon. Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department. Judge …
The Bar Association of Erie County has completed its 2021 ratings of judicial candidates for New York State Supreme Court, Erie County Family Court, and Buffalo City Court. Ratings are done annually to assist the public in making informed voting decisions. The 2021 ratings are as follows: New York State Supreme CourtHon. Frank Caruso – …
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The New York Courts have discontinued the use of Twitter as the communication tool for emergency alerts. Commencing May 1, the Courts are sending out emergency alerts solely through the Portal . Accordingly, to receive emergency notifications, attorneys should register for the Portal by that date at: www.nycourts.gov/alerts/. (We are pleased to report that almost …
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Regarding the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, President Oliver C. Young and Vice President Hugh M. Russ, III of the Bar Association of Erie County have issued the following statement: “Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, the accused killer of George Floyd, was convicted of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree …
