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Mon, 11/09/2026
The Local Rules Committee of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York invites comments on the proposed amendments to the Local Rules of Civil Procedure, which are available on the Court’s website at www.nywd.uscourts.gov.
Please submit your comments by no later than December 13, 2026 to:
Tue, 10/13/2026
On November 4, 2026, the WDNY and NDNY, together with other joint sponsors, will present a Virtual CLE centered on emerging ethical and practical challenges facing lawyers in the digital courtroom, featuring Professor Antony Haynes, the Director of Cybersecurity and Privacy Law at the Albany Law School. Click here for more information and to register.
Mon, 09/14/2026
The United States District Court for the Western District of New York has selected Rebecca F. Izzo to serve as a United States Magistrate Judge. Ms. Izzo will succeed the Hon. Jeremiah J. McCarthy, who will retire from the position after two decades of distinguished service, effective February 28, 2027. Click here for more information.