Coronavirus

Governor Cuomo Signs Executive Order Mandating Businesses That Require In-Office Personnel to Decrease In-Office Workforce by 75 Percent

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed an executive order mandating businesses that rely on in-office personnel to decrease their in-office workforce by 75 percent. This follows the Governor’s directive yesterday that all businesses implement work-from-home policies. Exemptions will be made for essential service industries, including shipping, media, warehousing, grocery and food production, pharmacies, healthcare providers, …

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Administrative Order 71-20, Regarding Civil Litigation and Civil Discovery

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Keywords: Unified Court System, New York, Courts, Civil Litigation, Civil Discovery, Hon. Lawrence Marks Pursuant to the authority vested in me, I hereby promulgate the following protocols to mitigate the adverse effects of the COYID-19 outbreak upon the practice of civil litigation before the courts of the Unified Court System, effective immediately: Civil Litigation Generally: …

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Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 73-20, Temporary Orders of Protection Extended Until Re-Calendared

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Keywords: Unified Court System, New York, Orders of Protection, Hon. Lawrence Marks, COVID-19 Pursuant to a delegation of authority to me by the Chief Judge of the State of New York in response to the 2020 coronavirus public health emergency in this State, I hereby direct that, effective immediately and until further order, any temporary …

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All Division of Human Rights Offices Have Limited Operations​

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Starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020: Division of Human Rights’ operations at its office statewide are limited. Public hearings during this time period are adjourned. All in-person visits & meetings by appointment only. We encourage people, across the state, to engage in social distancing. Please call us at 1-888-392-3644 or email us at INFO@DHR.NY.GOV

Changes to CLE Program Format Restrictions in Response to COVID-19 Coronavirus

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In an effort to address the growing concerns related to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the CLE Board will implement the following changes, effective immediately through June 30, 2020 (1): • Newly Admitted Attorneys – Newly admitted attorneys (those admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less) may participate in …

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Appellate Division of 4th Judicial District Suspending Some Deadlines

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Keywords: Appellate Division, 4th Judicial District. Hon. Gerald Whalen, Deadlines To eliminate the necessity for applications or motion practice seeking extensions of time to file or perfect during this unprecedented public health emergency, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that in all matters pending before the Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department, as of Tuesday, March 17, 2020, …

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Order from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Tolling Some Deadlines

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Keywords: Federal Court, 2nd Circuit, Appeals, Filings, Deadlines As the limitations on social interactions in public spaces continue to expand locally and nationally to address the COVID-19 pandemic, all aspects of the nation’s business have been disrupted. To minimize the disruption to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit’s operations, ensure the …

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Erie County Clerk’s Office COVID-19 Response

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We are preparing for everything. The Erie County Clerk’s Office not only serves the Auto Bureaus but it provides essential services to the court system and the Erie County real estate market. We generate a multi-million-dollar surplus annually which alleviates the property tax burden. Ensuring the continuity of operations is tantamount to preserve confidence in …

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Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 Impacted New Yorkers

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On March 18, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed emergency legislation guaranteeing job protection and pay for New Yorkers who have been quarantined as a result of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. This groundbreaking new measure will help ensure that New Yorkers are able to care for their family without jeopardizing their economic security and builds on the Governor’s unprecedented …

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Goes Paperless Due to COVID-19

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Please be advised that due to the current health situation, EEOC’s Field Offices have temporarily stopped conducting in-person intake interviews. If you have previously scheduled in-person intake appointment, your appointment will be changed to a telephone interview. The office will not accept walk-ins at this time. You are encouraged to visit the EEOC Public Portal …

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