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...
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...
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...
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of New York at Albany, New York. The essential function of courts is to dispense justice. An important component of this function is the creation and maintenance of diversity in the court system. A community’s belief that a court dispenses justice is heightened when the court reflects the community’s diversity.
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.
Course Description: A two-part training covering important topics including evidentiary authentication of social media, the Bail Reform Act, 21st Century technology tools, case budgeting, and 2nd Circuit and Supreme Court case updates.
By Diana Waligora The FCBA collaborated with Albany Law School to host a discussion about judicial decision-making on the evening of November 1, 2023. The event consisted of a one-hour panel discussion followed by a networking cocktail reception. FCBA President Adam...
More than 100 people attended an historical trial reenactment at the Albany federal courthouse on the evening of October 25, 2023 – the first reenactment since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic three and a half years prior. The reemergence of historical...
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...