ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE OF THE COURTS: Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and at the direction of the Chief Judge, I hereby promulgate, effective April 13, 2020, the following additional procedures and protocols to mitigate the effects of the CO VID-19 outbreak upon the users, visitors, staff, and judicial officers …
8JD Administrative Order 85-20 Initiating Virtual Chambers Read More »
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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 necessary for any service so long as it is performed remotely. Any in-person work presence shall be limited to work only in support of essential businesses or services; however, even …
New Guidance for Lawyers in Connection with Governor Cuomo’s NY Pause Executive Order Read More »
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued Executive Order 202.14 which includes provision on remote witnessing, health insurance premiums, school closures, and more. Additionally, this order extends all prior Executive Orders that have not already been extended by other Executive Orders. The expiration date for all Executive Orders, unless otherwise modified, is now May 7.
The New York State court system officially announced today that beginning Monday, April 13 its virtual courts will begin handling more than just essential and emergency matters.
As the New York State Courts continue to calibrate and adjust operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eighth Judicial District Administrative Judge Paula L. Feroleto, under the guidance of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks and Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Vito C. Caruso, today announced that the District will begin …
Virtual Court Operations to Commence in 8th Judicial District Read More »
The Department of Treasury has announced that eligible small businesses will be able to apply to the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) starting this Friday, April 3, 2020. Independent contractors and the self-employed may apply starting on April 10, 2020. Eligible small businesses can get an application by clicking this link. The Department of Treasury has provided …
Pursuant to a delegation of authority vested in me, with the approval of the Administrative Board of the Courts, and following consultation and agreement with the respective County Clerks outside of the City of New York, I hereby confirm and extend programs for the consensual/voluntary use of electronic means for the filing and service of …
8JD Administrative Order 81A-2020 Extending E-Filing for Essential Matters Read More »
ALBANY, NEW YORK−The Court of Appeals today announced that the New York State Bar Examination will not be administered on July 28-29, 2020 as previously scheduled. The Bar Examination will be rescheduled for dates in the fall, to be determined. When available, the Board of Law Examiners will announce the rescheduled dates for the examination …
New York State Bar Exam Rescheduled for Fall 2020 Read More »
CommentaryCOVID-19 and Future Custody DeterminationsParental behavior today can affect judicial decisions in the future: A view from the Statewide Coordinating Judge for Matrimonial CasesBy Jeffrey Sunshine | March 27, 2020 at 10:30 AM At this time of an historic health emergency, strains could appear in an intact relationship, while in a fractured relationship those strains …
Op-Ed from Judge Jeffrey Sunshine: Custody and Visitation During the Current Pandemic Read More »
