Although New York City’s state court judges are now back in their chambers, in-person hearings have not yet commenced. Administrative Judge Deborah A. Kaplan reported that her division has had success using “video-linked...more
May 4, 2020 - Update: On May 4, 2020 Chief Administrative Judge Marks promulgated an order that codifies the new policies delineated in his memorandum of April 30, 2020 and discussed in the below “Update” of May 1, 2020....more
Update: Chief Administrative Judge Marks has issued a memorandum which explains that as of Monday, May 4, 2020, parties in pending cases in the New York court system will be able to electronically file new motions, responsive...more
As a further update to our earlier posts about COVID-19’s effect on the Commercial Division, the New York court system has expanded its virtual operations to include proceedings in nonessential matters, including pending...more
The final month of summer has seen a flurry of rulemaking activity with the Commercial Division Advisory Council (the “Advisory Council”) proposing four changes to the Commercial Division Rules. The Office of Court...more