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

Jt.committee.a2j.member.request.04.13.20 Dear Counselors, The Tompkins County Bar Association (TCBA) and the Finger Lakes Women’s Bar Association (FLWBA) have formed a joint committee focused on access to justice in Tompkins County, in support of the New York State Permanent Commission on Access to Justice’s local pilot project to provide 100% meaningful access to justice to low-income

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Press Release (03-31-20) 6JD AO Virtual Courtrooms (03-31-20) 6JD AO Virtual Courtrooms 2

Good Afternoon Everyone: Attached is the NEW REQUIRED COVER SHEET for NYSCEF Essential Filings as outlined below.  Also attached is Administrative Order AO 78 20 mentioned below.  Please read the full message below. AO 78 20 NoticeEssentialFiling Essential Filings for NYSCEF – REQUIRED COVER SHEET:  Message from Supreme & County Court Clerk and Executive Director

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Employers and Business Owners: Governor Cuomo has signed legislation to provide immediate assistance to New Yorkers affected by COVID-19. This will assist New Yorkers who have been subject to a mandatory or precautionary quarantine order and minimize the hardship they are experiencing through no fault of their own. Under the new law, workers are guaranteed

Important Notices: 6th District Administrative Order re County Social Services Departments:   See attached Order 6th JD A.O. (03-27-2020)   JULY BAR EXAMS TO BE CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED:  See attached Press Release AV20_05  

Whew – what a week! We have received an administrative order [here: AO-78-2020] in regards to civil cases – please see attached.  Unless it is an essential proceeding, we will not be processing any civil filings. NYSCEF will not allow any non-essential e-filings also. As for real estate, please send your closing packets in the

6th JD 2nd Amended AO (3-25-2020)