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ORAL ARGUMENT DATE CHANGE Please note that the second oral argument date for the September 2016 Term has been changed to Thursday, September 15th. If you have any questions regarding the above, please call us at (212) 213-3222.  

Effective June 22nd, 2016, the New York State Court of Appeals has amended the rules of practice for appeals where the preliminary appeal statement is filed on or after that date. Some changes include: Principal briefs filed on normal course appeals have a 14,000 word limit. There is a 7,000 word limit for reply briefs, amicus curiae briefs and alternative procedure submissions. Requests to exceed the limit may be made by letter application at least 10 days before the brief is due to be filed. Read the full Notice to the Bar HERE. For any questions regarding rules of practice,…