The Chief Judge’s message, regarding the latest developments on the COVID-19 pandemic and the New York State Courts, is available at: http://wowza.nycourts.gov/vod/WowzaPlayer-CJ.php?source=ucs&video=20200504-DiFiore-CovidUpdate.mp4   For a transcript of the Chief Judge’s message, go to: www.nycourts.gov

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 offices around the

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 be filed

COVID19 - Update from Broome County Surrogate's Court Message from Judge Guy:    As you know, the 6JD issued an updated Surrogate’s Court protocol last Friday. We have updated the informational memo posted on our web site, to address the additional matters we are now handling.  We have also promulgated a form, as referenced in the

“Virtual” Law Day 2020 WHAT:           This year, amid the COVID-pandemic, the New York State court system is partnering with the State’s Attorney General’s Office and Bar Association to present an online Law Day program. Speakers will include Hon. Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals and the State of New York; New York

  President Donald Trump today signed an additional coronavirus-related stimulus bill to provide more relief for small businesses. The U.S. House passed the measure Thursday 388 to 5. The Senate had passed the bill by voice vote on Tuesday. Previously on March 27, the CARES Act had been signed into law with $376 billion in

The Chief Judge’s message, regarding the latest developments on COVID-19 and the New York State Courts, is available at: http://wowza.nycourts.gov/vod/WowzaPlayer-CJ.php?source=ucs&video=20200427-DiFiore-CovidUpdate.mp4 For a transcript of the Chief Judge’s message, go to: http://www.nycourts.gov    

6th JD Virtual Chambers 1st Amendment

CLE 4-23-2020 Shield Act & Beyond

Dear Bar Association Members: COVID-19 has significantly changed the legal profession, but our dedication to providing access to justice to all endures. Due to the pandemic, many of our neighbors face income reductions, confusing government benefits systems, and uncertainty related to their housing, health, and consumer rights. While LawNY and other legal services providers continue