Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas Approves Preliminary Conference Rules Proposed by NYSBA and NYCBA
5.15.2024
Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas approved the changes to the rules for preliminary conferences in response to a joint proposal developed by the New York State and New York City Bar Associations to amend Uniform Rule 202.12. The new rules are effective May 20, 2024. The new rules are intended to provide guidance for litigants to meet and conference prior to the preliminary conference and outlines topics to be considered at the preliminary conference with the courts.