by Eric Zaidins | Feb 3, 2017
In today’s post in Politico, columnist Jimmy Vielkind reports on Governor Cuomo’s proposal to create an central hearing office, the Division of Central Administrative Hearings, which will place approximately 580 administrative law judges currently spread...
by Eric Zaidins | May 5, 2015
We have exciting news. On April 23, 2015, NYSALJA became a PLI* Pro Bono Privileged Member. What this means is that NYSALJA members will have free access to all PLI courses– this includes live, in-person programs and non-traditional presentations like webinars....
by Eric Zaidins | Nov 24, 2014
The first amendment does not protect a lawyer’s criticism of administrative law judges when that criticism presents a serious and imminent threat to the fairness and integrity of the judicial system. That was the holding of The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals...
by Eric Zaidins | Nov 12, 2014
On November 4, 2014, the New York Law Journal published an article on page 1 that reports that the Unified Court System will be working with the New York State Bar Association to develop a more expansive definition of pro bono to guide attorneys when they disclose pro...
by Eric Zaidins | Oct 2, 2014
Our annual meeting was held on October 1st. The slate, as recommended by the nominating committee, was unanimously adopted by the outgoing board. Our new officers and Executive Committee Members are as follows: President-Elect, Edward Mevec (2-year term); Vice...
by Eric Zaidins | Jun 15, 2014
In today’s New York Times, a fascinating article on the budget crises many states are facing over climbing demand for court interpreters. Can NY be far behind? NYTimes.com – As the Demand for Court Interpreters Climbs, State Budget Conflicts Grow as...
