| New Message from Chief Judge DiFiore - April 25, 2022 |
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| Transcript of the Chief Judge's Message
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| Harkenrider v Hochul - Oral Argument |
| The Court has scheduled oral argument in Harkenrider v Hochul for Tuesday, April 26th, at 11:00 A.M. Oral argument will be webcast live and can be accessed here. Questions about potential amicus submissions may be directed to the Clerk's Office at (518) 455-7705. |
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| 2021 Annual Report |
| The Court of Appeals has released its 2021 Annual report. A copy of the Annual Report can be found here. |
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| Court of Appeals Operations |
The Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear oral argument during its April 2022 Session in-person, with appropriate safety and health protocols. Arguments are webcast live and made available through the Court’s website.
Court of Appeals Hall remains open to the public. Current protocols require face masks to be worn at all times in public areas of Court of Appeals Hall, including in the courtroom by counsel while presenting oral argument. Arguing counsel and visitors must also undergo a health screening before entering Court of Appeals Hall. Limited seating for visitors will be available in the courtroom during oral argument.
Please check this website for notices of any further changes to the Court's schedule or procedures. |
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| Hon. Paul G. Feinman Portrait Unveiling |
| On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 11:00 AM, the Court of Appeals celebrated the portrait unveiling of Hon. Paul G. Feinman. The event was webcast and may be viewed here. |
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| Investitures of Madeline Singas, Anthony Cannataro and Shirley Troutman |
| On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, the Court of Appeals celebrated the Investitures of Madeline Singas, Anthony Cannataro and Shirley Troutman as Associate Judges of the Court of Appeals. The event was webcast and may be viewed here. |
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| Court of the Appeals Names New Clerk |
| The Court of Appeals announces that it has chosen Lisa A. LeCours to serve as the next Clerk of the Court, succeeding John P. Asiello who plans to retire at the end of April. The full announcement can be accessed here. |
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| 2022 State of Our Judiciary |
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| State of Our Judiciary Address |
Appearing virtually from the Court of Appeals, on February 16, 2022, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore presented her sixth annual State of Our Judiciary, addressing the pandemic-related challenges still facing the Court System, the significant progress achieved over the past year by courts statewide and the work ahead in eliminating barriers to equal justice and ensuring a fair, inclusive workplace.
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| Notice to the Bar: Primary Election Appeals |
| The Clerks’ Offices of the Court of Appeals and the Appellate Division Departments have released a joint scheduling announcement regarding dates to consider appeals related to the June 28, 2022 primary elections. |
| Notice to the Bar |
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| Bar Examination and Legal Education |
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| Bar Examination and Legal Education updates posted since March 2020 can be accessed here. |
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| Excellence Initiative |
| On February 8, 2016, Chief Judge DiFiore announced the Excellence Initiative, a detailed and comprehensive evaluation of current processes and procedures to determine what is working well and what needs to be improved in the New York State Unified Court System. For more information on this initiative, including how comments may be submitted to the Chief Judge, please see Excellence Initiative. |
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