New York’s Appellate Division, Second Department recently denied two motions arguing an appeal was untimely where the appellant filed a notice of appeal nine days beyond the standard deadline. The appellant successfully...more
By press release and memorandum, the New York State Unified Court System announced that beginning on May 21, 2020, it will permit parties to electronically file new lawsuits via NYSCEF in the following Western New York and...more
By press release, the New York State Unified Court System announced a gradual return to in-person courthouse operations for thirty upstate, largely rural counties beginning on May 18, 2020. The listed counties are: Broome,...more
By Memorandum, the New York State Unified Court System announced that beginning on Monday, May 4, 2020, it will permit parties to electronically file new motions, responsive papers to previously-filed motions, other...more
By Executive Order, New York courts have tolled the time in which claims must be commenced and suspended deadlines pertaining to pending claims. These steps are taken in the interest of curtailing all but a narrow class of...more