Category Archives: Simplification

Southern District of NY Pro Se Trial Manual

Posted on April 16, 2012 by richardzorza

The Southern District of New York provides to all self-represented litigants whose cases are scheduled for trial this Trial-Ready Manual, prepared with the assistance of the Committee of the Federal Courts of the New York County Lawyers’ Association. As the … Continue reading →

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Fascinating Detail in NY Foreclsoure Plan — Bank Officials With Modification Power Required to Attend

Posted on February 22, 2012 by richardzorza

This might be the breakthrough.  The New York Times reports on the detail in Chief Judge Lippman’s plans for foreclosure processes in New York.  The key — and its critical — is that banks with be sending people with actual … Continue reading →

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Court Simplification — Burden of Production of Rent Payment Records

Posted on February 15, 2012 by richardzorza

DC Legal aid has a great blog on the new DC Superior Court rule requiring landlords to bring the “rent ledger” to court in non-payment cases. The benefit is obvious: it is likely the landlord who has the record, and … Continue reading →

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