In the legal world, deposition practices have traditionally relied on stenographers to meticulously transcribe depositions. However, a new trend seems to be emerging, shaking up the traditional landscape of deposition procedures.
A recent ruling by Justice Aaron D. Maslow has sparked critical discussions about attorney representation and judicial oversight in civil matters.
Effective December 2, 2019, Westchester County has implemented a new initiative that applies to all cases scheduled for Preliminary and Compliance Conferences. All parties are to come to all Preliminary and Compliance Conferences with settlement demands (for plaintiffs) and with offers (for defendants) and be prepared to discuss possible settlement.
Please be advised that an order was issued in Kings Supreme from J. George Silver, the administrative judge for the five boroughs, advising that there will be no discovery permitted after the Note of Issue is filed. Notes of Issue will only remain on the calendar where the only discovery is a mere response to a discovery demand or a demand for authorizations.
At the pre-trial conference, the court will distribute to each party a Pre-Trial Information Sheet and Stipulation and Order that require, inter alia, a statement of undisputed facts, prospective motions in limine, list of exhibits with exhibit designations, and estimate of trial days, which each party, severally or jointly, must complete and submit to the court within one week before the date set for
Here is a list of "paperless judges" in New York Supreme.
These Judges do not accept working copies.
*ATTENTION*
ROOM 130 PAPERLESS JUDGES
No working Copies Accepted
These Judges do not accept working copies.
*ATTENTION*
ROOM 130 PAPERLESS JUDGES
No working Copies Accepted
REVISED MOTION DAY CALENDARS
Effective 1/2/2019
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JUDGE MOTION DAY CALENDAR TIME COURTROOM
KERRIGAN MONDAY 9:30 63
LANCMAN MONDAY 9:30 45
JACKMAN BROWN MONDAY 9:30 44A
VELASQUEZ MONDAY 9:30 116
HART MONDAY 10:00 24
MODICA MONDAY 10:00 44
ESPOSITO MONDAY 10:00 313
BUTLER TUESDAY 9:30 42
LIVOTE TUESDAY 9:30 122
MAYERSOHN TUESDAY 9:30 22
SIEGAL TUESDAY 9:30 48
TAYLOR TUESDAY 9:30 41
ELLIOT TUESDAY 10:00 5001
GRAYS TUESDAY 10:00 66
DUFFICY TUESDAY 10:00 43
GAVRIN TUESDAY 10:00 68
RISI TUESDAY 10:00 26
O’DONOGHUE WEDNESDAY 9:30 47
SCHULMAN WEDNESDAY 9:30 25
WEISS WEDNESDAY 9:30 46
BUGGS WEDNESDAY 10:00 67
LEVERETT WEDNESDAY 10:00 505
HEALY WEDNESDAY 10:00 Civil Court Bldg. 305
LIC:
GRECO THURSDAY 9:30 G-40
PURIFICACION THURSDAY 9:30 140
SAMPSON THURSDAY 9:30 208
BALTER THURSDAY 9:30 106
LATIN THURSDAY 10:00 B-10
Mc DONALD THURSDAY 10:00 304
CALORAS THURSDAY 10:00 103
LOVE THURSDAY 10:00 233
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We will update you once we hear about any further developments!
Effective August 1, 2016, the following new rule will take effect in Queens Centralized Motion Part CMP:
For motions on the calendar that are adjourned, deadlines will be given for the submission of opposition papers. Failure to abide by the deadline will lead to the late papers being rejected outright and the motion be marked submitted without opposition.
Please take note and inform your office of this development to avoid any unfavorable outcomes.