by Eric Zaidins | Oct 18, 2013
In a recent Texas Court of Appeals decision, the court found that a mere Facebook friendship does not amount to a lack of impartiality by judge (Youkers v. State, 2013 WL 2077196 (Tex. App.—Dallas May 15, 2013). In Youkers, the assault victim’s father was Facebook...
by Eric Zaidins | Oct 19, 2012
As many of our members know, this past August, our own Hon. John G. Farrell, announced that he accepted a position as a Federal Administrative Law Judge with the Social Security Administration. After completing a four week training period starting September 24th, he...
by Eric Zaidins | Sep 6, 2012
On September 5, 2012, at our annual meeting of the general membership, newly named “Immediate Past President,” James McClymonds was presented with a plaque in appreciation for his dedicated service to NYSALJA. Though Judge McClymonds, as President Elect...
by Ruth Kraft | Jul 9, 2012
June 20, 2012 was proclaimed NYSALJA Day. The proclamation was sponsored by New York City Council Member Karen Koslowitz, of Forest Hills, Queens. In recognizing NYSALJA, Councilwoman Koslowitz wanted to bring to the public’s attention the work and character of...
by Eric Zaidins | Apr 6, 2012
New York State’s Health Commissioner, Nirav R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H., has issued an order of summary action banning the sale of synthetic marijuana products in New York State. The March 29, 2012 order followed a March 23, 2012 alert to emergency departments,...
by Eric Zaidins | Mar 22, 2010
Dear Colleagues: The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has adopted the attached Model Code of Conduct for State Administrative Law Judges (Code)*. The Code’s drafters meant this as a resource and guidance document for State ALJs in dealing with ethical...
