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Speaking with … Former Congressman and NDNY AUSA John Katko
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...
Supreme Court Unanimously Sides with Judge McAvoy, Reverses Second Circuit
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...
Second Circuit Ceremonial Session Honors Judge Pooler
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...
President’s Message: Addressing the Civil Justice Gap – A Call to Action
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,...
Ninth Annual Constitution Contest Now Open to High Schoolers!
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...
FCBA-Sponsored Youth Law Day Brings More Than 100 High School Students to the Syracuse College of Law
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...
FCBA Holds Annual CLE on Updates to Federal Rules
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...
Column: Second Circuit Indicates that Rule 11 Covers Relying on Generative AI to Conduct Legal Analysis
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...
President’s Message – The Rise of AI Software in Federal Court: Balancing Risks and Benefits
By Eric Nordby In the ever-evolving landscape of law, technology has become an indispensable tool, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) software playing an increasingly significant role. In the hallowed halls of federal courtrooms, where precedent and precision are...
Speaking with … Bankruptcy Judge Patrick Radel
Interviewed by Michael Boyle, President, Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association Judge Patrick G. Radel took the bench in June 2023. In this interview, he discussed his prior experience as a litigator, his transition to being a judge, practice tips for counsel...
Riding into the Sunset: Tributes to the Life and Legacy of Judge Gary L. Sharpe
Judges and lawyers reflect on the life and legacy of United States District Judge Gary L. Sharpe, who died on February 12, 2024. Chief United States District Judge Brenda K. Sannes Gary L. Sharpe, a beloved colleague on the Northern District bench, passed away on...