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Judge Marks Releases Memo Explaining Next Steps With Virtual Courts
Beginning Monday, May 4, new motions, responsive papers to previously filed motions and other applications, including post-judgment applications, may be filed electronically in pending cases
Notice to Amend BAEC Bylaws
After review by the BAEC’s Bylaw’s Committee, and upon resolution of the Board of April 14, 2020, the Association proposes and advances principally technical changes
Introducing the BAEC’s 2020-2021 Candidates for Board of Directors and Nominating Committee!
The Bar Association of Erie County has announced its slate of candidates for its 2020-2021 Board of Directors. The candidates for the position of Vice
Courts Publish Virtual Chambers Email Addresses
In order to assist in smooth virtual court operations, the 8th Judicial District has a provided a full list of email addresses for each court
Federal Court Lays Out Procedures for Public Access to Remote Court Proceedings
Due to the current COVID‐19 emergency and within the bounds of the CARES Act, the United States District Court for the Western District of New
Governor Cuomo issues Executive Order 202.20: Officiants May Use Technology to Solemnize Marriages
The Governor has issued Executive Order 202.20 allowing officiants to use technology to solemnize marriages.
Fourth Dept Issues COVID-19 Order Lifting Suspension of Deadlines
In light of the implementation of a statewide “virtual court” system for handling essential and pending non-essential matters as of April 13, 2020, and to
Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order 202.18, Extending “NY On Pause” to May 17
EXECUTIVE ORDER 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
Judge Feroleto issues amended Administrative Order extending times into May
Administrative Order from Hon. Paula L. FeroletoDated April 15, 2020 Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and in accordance with the recent operational protocols
8th Judicial District Virtual Chambers Plan
Hon. Paula Feroleto and the Court staff have published the 8th Judicial District plan for virtual chambers.
New Guidance from Empire State Development on Essential Business
Read updated guidance by clicking here.
New Guidance for Lawyers in Connection with Governor Cuomo’s NY Pause Executive Order
New York State Empire State Development today issued the following guidance regarding the status of lawyers as essential workers: Lawyers may continue to perform all work
