NY Appellate Division, First Department Expands Mandatory Appellate E-Filing
The New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department is expanding mandatory appellate electronic filing through the New York State Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF) system. Effective January 1, 2020, E-Fi Read More
Be A Time Traveler: Motions for Stays and Preferences in the Appellate Division
Do you need the Appellate Division to rule on your appeal rapidly? While the court ultimately controls the pace of an appeal, the parties have options to affect the timing. This blog post will detail the ordinary lifespan Read More
New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division formally Adopts New Statewide Practice Rules
The new Statewide Practice Rules of the Departments of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division were formally adopted on June 29, 2018. The rules will go into effect on September 17, 2018.Read More
Electronic Requirements For The New York State Appellate Division Starting March 1, 2018
On February 6th, at the State of the Judiciary Address, Chief Judge Janet DeFiore announced new electronic requirements for appeals in the NYS Appellate Division, although only for certain matters at this time. These rules Read More
Practice Tips And Commentary From The Bench: New York Appellate Division, First Department Justices Shed Light On What Appeals To Them
On June 1, 2015, the New York State Bar Association co-sponsored a continuing legal education program entitled Meet the Justices of the Appellate Division, First Department at the majestic courthouse. The discu Read More
New York Appellate Practice: How Does a Motion for Reargument Affect My Appeal? Common Pitfalls to Identify, Avoid or Escape in the State Appellate Courts
Often, an appellate practitioner must contend with a motion for reargument made in the lower court and its effects on the appellate proc Read More