Starting July 7, 2025, a new Rule 23 will take effect in the Commercial Division of the New York Supreme Court, authorizing the filing of amicus curiae briefs for the first time in trial-level proceedings. This important development further cements the Commercial Division’s role—both statewide and here in Westchester—as a forward-thinking venue for resolving sophisticated
On January 28, 2025, New York State’s Chief Administrative Judge signed Administrative Order #38-2025, setting in motion significant changes for the Commercial Division’s jurisdiction over cases seeking only equitable or declaratory relief. Here’s what you need to know:
What’s Changing?
Until now, parties seeking treatment in the Commercial Division simply had to certify that their
Embracing Technology Disputes and Enhancing Efficiency with Referee Appointments
A recently issued Administrative Order by the Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts (AO/77/24, dated February 14, 2024) brings two important changes to the Commercial Division Rules that will affect case jurisdiction and case management.
Expanded Jurisdiction for Technology-Related Matters
What’s New?
Section 202.70(b)(1) of the
Defendants usually make a CPLR 3211 motion to dismiss at the outset of the case and file it together with a Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI). In that situation, a defendant can simply file the motion without contacting the court in advance. When a defendant makes a later motion to dismiss, though, it is best
On June 14, 2019, the New York State Bar Association hosted a breakfast at the Westchester County Courthouse with Justices Linda Jamieson and Gretchen Walsh. This was a great opportunity to hear from Westchester’s Commercial Division judges on various topics, including their expectations of attorneys who appear before them. Here are a handful of important
Commercial Division Rule 19-a says that, on a summary judgment motion, the Court may direct the filing of “a separate, short and concise statement, in numbered paragraphs, of the material facts as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.” Lawyers who don’t handle Commercial Division cases can get
