A bill introduced this week in the state Assembly would repeal Judiciary Law Section 470, which requires lawyers admitted to practice in New York – but residing in other states – to maintain a physical law office in New York State.
Good evening Members, The New York State Bar Association has developed a model reopening plan that will help law firms get back to work as quickly as possible while protecting employees and clients alike. “These vitally important guidelines are a must-read so that law firms of all sizes in every region of the state will … Continued
Good evening Members, The New York State Court of Appeals has issued a notice to the bar about digital filings through a companion upload portal similar to the state court’s Court-PASS system. The Court of Appeals has amended its Rules of Practice to require, for motions and responses to Rule 500.10 jurisdictional inquiries, submissions in … Continued
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has extended his executive order for another 30 days that temporarily tolls all statutes of limitations during the coronavirus public health crisis. The latest order extends through June 6. Cuomo’s order tolls “any specific time limit for the commencement, filing, or service of any legal action, notice, motion, or other process or … Continued
Good evening Members, The New York State Unified Court System today rolled out its new program for the transfer of digital documents as part of its expansion of virtual courts due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. The new program transmits digitized documents in pdf format to the courts, county clerks, and other court-related … Continued
Good evening Members, Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks released a memorandum this afternoon to all trial court justices and judges explaining the next steps in the court system’s continuing expansion of its virtual court system. Beginning Monday, May 4, new motions, responsive papers to previously filed motions and other applications, including post-judgment applications, may … Continued
New York’s Law Day event was held virtually at the New York Court of Appeals with Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, NYSBA President Hank Greenberg and state Attorney General Letitia James
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has reached out to 109 bar associations on seven continents as a first step toward establishing official working relationships with those organizations that share mutual interests. “The global pandemic of COVID-19 has upended the world. This imposes a special duty on our profession and provides an opportunity to … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is working with representatives of law firms of every size to make recommendations on how to bring lawyers and staff back to their offices when Gov. Andrew Cuomo eases stay at home restrictions. The association has appointed a Restarting the Economy Work Group to ensure that the views of … Continued
Nearly a decade ago, the thought of an infectious disease requiring mandatory quarantines and executive orders closing schools and businesses around the globe seemed more like a doomsday scenario than anything on the horizon. But the New York State Bar Association and the state court system was preparing anyway when they released a public health … Continued