The Board of Judges of the Northern District of New York has selected Mitchell Jay Katz to serve as a Magistrate Judge in Syracuse. Mr. Katz will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Chief Magistrate Judge Andrew Baxter in January 2024. Mitchell J. Katz is a...
By Colin Sommers Syracuse University College of Law ‘23 A case that started in the Northern District of New York is now at the Supreme Court. On November 3, 2023, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in National Rifle Association v. Vullo, a case involving qualified...
By Clerk of Court John Domurad To better serve the public, the Northern District Clerk’s Office has adopted a mantra of “Meeting our customers where they are, rather than where we would like them to be.” What does this mean? It means being open to using new...
By: Ariel Shuster1 This article discusses recent Social Security cases finding that, when a treating source opinion is submitted to the Appeals Council after issuance of a decision by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), the Appeals Council must apply the treating...
By Eric C. Nordby It’s exciting to realize that 2024 will mark the 20th year of the NDNY-FCBA! Our association’s collective dedication to upholding the principles of justice and the rule of law is more vital than ever, and it’s with great pride that I share the latest...
Interviewed by Janelle A. Pelli Gabe Nugent is a familiar face for anyone who’s been involved with the Federal Court Bar Association. Gabe has served as both a trustee and an officer of the FCBA, and been involved in the group’s CLEs, social events, and committee...
More than 165 FCBA members and guests attended the NDNY-FCBA’s Annual Dinner on November 30, 2023, at the restored Marriott in downtown Syracuse (formerly the historic Hotel Syracuse). CLE The afternoon started at 3:30 p.m. with a 50-minute CLE program. Entitled...
The Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association cordially invites you to its Annual Meeting, CLE, and Dinner with the Federal Judiciary at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown on November 30, 2023.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is looking for greater NDNY representation on both its Pro Bono and CJA Panels. Attorneys selected for the Pro Bono Panel are assigned to represent pro se appellants with meritorious or complex appeals. The...
On Constitution Day (September 17), the Federal Court Bar Association announced the winners of its Eighth Annual Constitution Contest. Twenty-three high school students from the Northern District entered this year's contest, which offered only one category: video...
By FCBA President Adam J. Katz Although the U.S. Constitution grants no categorical right to counsel in civil cases, our Court strives to appoint pro bono counsel for all trial-ready civil cases in which the plaintiff is pro se. Most Court-appointed cases in our...
Interviewed by Janelle A. Pelli Judge Anne M. Nardacci took the bench in December 2022. In this interview, Judge Nardacci discussed her prior experience as a litigator, her approach as a judge, and advice for attorneys who appear before her. 1. How have your past...