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New York State Unified Court System – Administrative Order for Mandatory Efiling in Erie County Supreme Court
See attached administrative order for Mandatory efiling in Erie County Supreme Court. Deadlines to watch for are the following: April 14, 2013 – Foreclosures and Mortages invoving Real Property. July 1, 2013 – Commercial Division matters, Malpractice cases, Tax Certiorari … Continue reading
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Education News – Hilbert College
Hilbert College has been reapproved by the ABA House of Delegates for another 7 year term. For more information, see attached PDF. Hilbert Approved 2-2013
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Paralegal Employment Opportunity – Estates Paralegal
Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP is looking for an experienced paralegal to join the Firm’s growing Tax and Estates Department. Candidates should possess, at a minimum, knowledge of probate processes and procedures, estate and trust administration (including tax return preparation), … Continue reading
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USDC Video Conferencing Services
Video-Conference equipment is available for the following types of events: Prisoner pre-trial proceedings Appellate oral arguments; and Judicial officer meetings or other court meetings. For more information, contact the Buffalo Coordinator at 716-551-4211.
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Amendments to the Local Rules of the Second Circut
The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has adopted amendments to its Local Rules, effective May 1, 2012, by adding Local Rule 32.2, which sets forth disclosure requirements for a pro se party submitting a brief, appendix, or other … Continue reading
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Federal Court / Electronic Case Filing- Initiating Documents (Complaints, Notice of Removal)
Quick tips for paralegals on preparing documents for initial case filing, such as a complaint or a notice of removal: Complaints, Petitions, Summons, Notice of Removal & Charging Instruments, as of June 13, 2011 are filed electronically. Opening a civil … Continue reading
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Annual Reportof the Association, June 2012
During the 2011-2012 term the Board of Directors took on the task of reviewing and updating the Association’s Bylaws that were 35 years old. Along with the new By-laws, the Association has an organizational chart to follow which will identify … Continue reading
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WNYPA’s 35th Anniversary (Bee Publications/Newspaper, Sept 2012)
This year the Western New York Paralegal Association (“WNYPA”) celebrated a milestone – its 35th Anniversary! In 1976, a small group of young working women met over lunch to discuss the need of forming a professional organization for paralegals. A … Continue reading
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WNYPA LOGO GLASS CAFÉ MUGS FOR SALE
WNYPA has a limited number of glass café 16 oz coffee mugs for sale. The mugs are clear glass with a white etching of WNYPA with its new logo. The cost of the mug is $10.00. For those members interested … Continue reading
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What has the BOD Done Over The Summer! (July & August 2012)
The Board of Directors has used the summer hiatus as a time of reflection on the careers of paralegals and planning the new start of the season for WNYPA. In June, WNYPA has the opportunity to present the Association’s 2012 … Continue reading
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