Jeffrey Earl Hurd, Esq., 57, passed away suddenly on September 22, 2024. Jeff was born on April 22, 1967, in Utica, N.Y. and grew up in Rome, N.Y. He graduated from Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1989 where he was president of the Chi Psi Fraternity....
The Federal Court Bar Association for the Northern District of New York Hon. Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for the 2024 Scholarship Cycle. In December 2005, the Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association established The Honorable Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. Scholarship Program to recognize exemplary law students who attend Albany Law School, Cornell University College of Law, and Syracuse University College of Law. In calendar year 2024, the Association will select three (3) scholars, one from each school, each of whom will receive a scholarship in the sum of $2,000. Students currently in their second year of law school are eligible to apply.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE NDNY-FCBA GOLF TOURNAMENT MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024! The Mohawk Club, Schenectady Register now and take advantage of our early-bird discount until July 16! So, get your foursomes together and sign up for a great day of golf and fun with...
You are invited to attend a virtual program highlighting the impact of Pro Bono representation and advocacy in the lives of victims and survivors of violence and abuse.
Interviewed By Janelle A. Pelli John Katko served four terms in Congress. Before that, he was a federal prosecutor, including for about 15 years at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York in his hometown of Syracuse. In this...
By Connor Catalano Florida State Univ. College of Law, J.D. Expected May 2026 On May 30, 2024, the Supreme Court released an opinion that helped draw the line between permissible government regulatory advice and impermissible coercion. NRA v. Vullo, 144 S. Ct. 1316...
On May 17, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit convened a Ceremonial Session to honor the late Honorable Rosemary S. Pooler, United States Circuit Judge. Judge Pooler passed away on August 10, 2023, leaving us with a remarkable and...
By Eric C. Nordby As officers of the Court and members of the NDNY-FCBA, we have a solemn duty to uphold the principles of equal justice under law. One of the greatest challenges we face is ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their economic circumstances,...
The NDNY-FCBA Constitutional Scholars Program is now accepting entries for its Ninth Annual Constitution Contest. As in past years, entries – which may be submitted by students in grades nine through twelve in the Northern District of New York – must regard the origin...
By Ron Conrad, Director of Communications and Media Relations at the Syracuse College of Law Syracuse University College of Law’s annual Youth Law Day event recently brought more than 100 high school students from five regional schools to Dineen Hall for an...
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the FCBA held its third annual CLE on recent updates to the federal rules. Faculty presenters consisted of Chief United States District Judge Brenda K. Sannes, Career Law Clerk Michael Langan, Court Operations Manager Lori Welch, and...
By Mike Langan Despite the Southern District of New York’s imposition of sanctions in Mata v. Avianca, Inc., 22-CV-1461, 2023 WL 4114965, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. June 22, 2023) (sanctioning plaintiff’s attorney under Fed. R. Civ. P. 111 for citing, and then submitting copies...