Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024
Section 600.3 - Initial filings; active management of causes; settlement or mediation program(a)Pre-Argument Conference Program.(1) By order of the court, counsel and the parties, and any additional parties in interest, may be directed to attend a pre-argument conference before a special master or such other person as may be designated by the Appellate Division.(2) Within 10 days after an order directing a pre-argument conference, counsel for respondent shall file a counterstatement, together with proof of service, setting forth: (i) the issues proposed to be raised on the appeal, if respondent disagrees with the issues identified by appellant in the informational statement filed pursuant to section 1250.3 of this Title;(ii) the extent to which respondent challenges the assertions made in the informational statement; and(iii) an explanation of the grounds for granting the relief sought by respondent.(3) Upon the conclusion of the conference, if the parties have entered into a stipulation the court shall file an order of approval.N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 600.3