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- United States Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York NOTICE TO BAR
The Local Rules Committee and the Judges for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York are proposing amendments to the Local Bankruptcy Rules and have requested that the proposals be circulated to the bar for comment. - Westchester Supreme Court Matrimonial Part Operational Rules - Effective July 17, 2017
Updated Style Manual used by the New York State Law Reporting Bureau -
United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has formed a committee to review its Local Bankruptcy Rules. The Committee is soliciting comments from attorneys for suggested changes or additions to the existing Local Bankruptcy Rules. Please submit your comments or suggestions electronically to Localrules@nysb.uscourts.gov (link sends e-mail), before April 19, 2017. Local Rules of the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of NY
Effective December 19, 2016 with amendments to Rule 1.3(b) and (c), and Rule 1.8
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The Differentiated Case Management (DCM) protocol has been revised: Effective January 3, 2017
The new deadline for filling dispositive motions is 45 days following the filing of the Note of Issue and there will be no extensions.
The revised DCM Protocol is available online at:
http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/diffCaseMgmt/newDCM_protocoljan3_2017.pdf
- Expansion of Mandatory E-Filing in Orange County Supreme Court 11-2-2016
- The WWBA has released its ratings of the candidates for the Supreme Court for the Ninth Judicial District, (which includes the counties of Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange and Putnam), the Westchester County Court and Surrogate’s Court, Westchester County.
WWBA Ratings of 2016 Judicial Candidates Press Release
- The United States Districts Court for the Eastern and Southern District of New York have adopted amendments to Local Civil Rules 7.1(c), 23.1. & 23.1.1 and 26.5. These amendments to the rules will become effective September 26, 2016.
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Eastern and Southern Districts of New York Amendments to Joint Local Civil Rules 7.1(c), 23.1. & 23.1.1 and 26.5
Local Rules of the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
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SDNY ADR Program Announces Pilot Programs - FLSA and 1983 Effective October 3, 2016
- Implementation of Consensual Electronic Filing in Putnam County Supreme Court - Civil
- Notice to the Bar: Expansion of Mandatory E-Filing 10-15-2015
- The WWBA has released its ratings of the candidates for the Supreme Court for the Ninth Judicial District, (which includes the counties of Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange and Putnam), the Westchester County Court and Surrogate’s Court, Westchester County.
WWBA Ratings of 2015 Judicial Candidates Press Release
- Judicial Candidate Voter Guide Available Online
- Office on Violence Against Women Announces Online Resource Center for Institutions of Higher Education The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) announces the launch of The Center for Changing Our Campus Culture (www.changingourcampus.org), a new comprehensive online clearinghouse on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking on campus.
- Press Release: State of New York Commission on Judicial Nomination seeking candidates for Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of the State of New York and Chief Judge of the State of New York.
- Notice announcing a simplified method for renewing your attorney Secure Pass ID Card
- FREE Online E-filing Training on the NYSCEF System
- Important announcement regarding the Westchester Surrogate's Court - April 6, 2015
- The United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York have adopted revisions to the Local Rules.
- Independent Judicial Election Qualifications Commission, State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department Public Notice
- 2014 9th Judicial District Directory
- Mandatory Pro Bono Reporting Requirements
- NY Courts Electronic Filing
- E-filing is Expanding in Westchester County
- New York State Court's Programs & Services
An all-access online guide to court resources.
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