7/6/2020 Message From Judge DiFiore

Dear Counsel, Below is the transcript from Judge DioFiore's latest video message. You can view the video here and the PDF of the transcript here. MESSAGE FROM CHIEF JUDGE JANET DIFIORE July 6, 2020 Thank you for giving us a few minutes of your time for an update on the latest COVID developments affecting our courts and the [...]

Suffolk Courthouse Guidelines

Dear Counsel, I hope that this finds you, your families and your staff well. The following statement has been released regarding Suffolk County and it's procedures for courthouse screenings of the coronavirus. SUFFOLK COUNTY COURTS CORONAVIRUS-SCREENING OF COURTHOUSE VISITORS The following safety and operational protocols shall apply to all Unified Court System facilities for the safety of [...]

7/6/2020 Cuomo EO

Dear Counsel, On July 6th, the Governor signed Executive Order 202.48 to continue the modification and suspension of laws relating to the disaster emergency. In addition to several other provisions addressing the COVID-19 outbreak, the Executive Order extends the provisions tolling the Statute of Limitations until August 5, 2020 and ends the suspension of several [...]

NYSATL Webinar 7/7/2020

Dear Counsel, This Tuesday,July 7th at 1:00pm, The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers presents: Taking Care of Business: Need to Know Office Reopening Protocols THIS EVENT WILL BE LIVE STREAMED This course will address New York's reopening guidance and what businesses need to do to comply. Learn what is needed from a business [...]

NY Courts Begin Phase 2

Dear Counsel, I hope that this finds you, your families and your staff well. Below is the latest press release from Chief Administrative Judge Marks regarding the Phase 2 and the courts in New York: