by Mike Langan Most of us are quick to criticize the unfortunate lawyer (bless his soul) who recently earned the honor of being the first among us to conduct legal research for a memorandum of law in federal court with the help of Chat-GPT (the new artificial...
By Ariel Shuster[1] This article is not intended to tell you what you must do to get a clerkship, nor can it inform you of the precise background that will land you the position. The reality of the situation is that clerkships are highly coveted, the spots are...
This CLE will present an overview of the “Do’s and Don’ts” of cross-examination, including the boundaries of cross-examination and how to properly impeach a witness. The panel will also discuss what limitations are placed on closing arguments by existing case law and how to apply the jury instructions to the facts of your case in closing arguments.
The NDNY Federal Court Bar Association will host a Special Admission Ceremony for Officers of The Judge Advocate General’s Corps on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Fort Drum, New York. Applications must be filed electronically via an attorney’s individual Pacer account and...
Registration is now open for the NDNY-FCBA Golf Tournament 2023! Monday, September 18, 2023 Bellevue Country Club, Syracuse $200 Individual | $175 if registered before 7/17 $55 Reception Only Tickets 10:00 am CLE (optional) 12:30 Shotgun Start - 5:00 pm Cocktail...
SAVE THE DATE to Recognize the Honorable Diane Davis on her retirement as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of New York
following 14 years of distinguished service to the bench, bar, and community
Chief Bankruptcy Judge Diane Davis retired earlier this month, after serving for 14 years on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York. She will be recognized at a retirement dinner being planned for April 19 at the Yahnundasis Golf...
New Rolling Membership Terms! The NDNY-FCBA has launched a new membership portal with a “rolling” membership structure. In order to maximize the value that our members receive for their annual dues, rolling (or “anniversary”) memberships will begin on the day they are...
By Ariel Shuster[1] It is well settled that pro se litigants must be afforded special solicitude, which requires their filings to be liberally construed throughout all steps of civil litigation. This article summarizes relevant case law and procedural rules regarding...
Judges and lawyers reflect on the life and legacy of Judge Norman A. Mordue, who died on December 29, 2022. Chief United States District Judge Brenda K. Sannes Norman A. Mordue, a beloved colleague on the Northern District of New York bench, passed away on...
Mark your calendars for the FCBA Annual Meeting and Dinner Event! November 30, 2023 . . . Date: November 30, 2023 Location: Syracuse Marriott Downtown 100 E Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY 13202 Tentative Schedule of Events: 3:00 pm Continuing Legal...
The Constitutional Scholars Program is a non-profit, non-partisan, educational, community outreach program of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (“NDNY”). Video Performances are due by midnight on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. No entries will be accepted after midnight.
NDNY Federal Court Bar Association Annual Meeting and Dinner
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
CLE Program “Robot in Robes” with Dr. Daniel Traficonte, Esq. 3:00 -4:15 pm
Annual Meeting (Members Only) 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Cocktail Reception 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony 6:30 – 8:30 pm
FBCA Members $125 per person
Non-Members $150 per person
Table of Eight $800
Underwriting Partners $500