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Fri, 05/01/2026
On June 10, 2026, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of New York, NDNY Federal Court Bar Association, VLP, and JustCause, will host a virtual CLE featuring one of the nation's leading scholars, Karen M. Blum, on recent caselaw developments in the Second Circuit on 42 U.S.C. § 1983 litigation. Click here for more information and to register.
Mon, 04/27/2026
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York is pleased to co-sponsor the 2026 Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act Virtual CLE/Webinar. The POWER Act promotes efforts across the country to empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through pro bono legal services.
Mon, 04/13/2026
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York is soliciting comments for suggested amendments to the Local Rules. Please click here for further information.
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Request for Comments Regarding the Local Rules of the Western District of New York