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The Judicial Section is pleased to welcome Section members and visitors. The Judicial Section is a resource offering opportunities for valuable interaction with peers. Making contacts through Judicial Section membership is not limited to the courtroom. Networking with colleagues is an important part of achieving success, enhancing the professionalism of the judiciary and striking a healthy work-life balance. Join us and lend your voice to ensure your opinions are represented. The Judicial Section committees address unique issues facing the duties, responsibilities, and welfare of the judiciary. The Section also provides a forum for representatives of the Council of Judicial Associations to address issues relating to legislation and court procedure.

Webcast for Sandy Disaster Relief Efforts

View the archived webcast of the Sandy Disaster Relief CLE program:
Providing Legal Assistance to Persons Affected by Superstorm Sandy | Free CLE Webcast

Geared towards attorneys assisting Superstorm Sandy victims, this program will include an informational overview of state and federal relief programs. Panelists will provide an overview of assistance programs and relief options. Panelists will discuss programs set up by the American Red Cross, FEMA, IRS, the Small Business Association, the NYS Department of Labor and the NYS Division of Financial Services.

(and don't miss the new e-LAP program offering confidential online assistance available at www.nysba.org/elap)

Judicial Section Officer Biographies

Hon. Paul G. Feinman (Presiding Member)

Hon. Rachel L. Kretser (Presiding Member-Elect)

Hon. Ellen Spodek (Secretary)

Hon. John F. O'Donnell (Treasurer)

Hon. Deborah Karalunas (PDF) - (Immediate past presiding member)

NEW! Judicial Section Legislative Information

View Legislative Report

OCA Bill To Increase Mandatory Retirement

Judicial Links of Interest

Judicial Ethics (all topics):

Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics (ACJE) website

Rules Governing Judicial Conduct (22 NYCRR pt 100)

Judicial Ethics Opinions

Judicial Campaign Ethics:

Judicial Campaign Ethics Center (JCEC) website

Judicial Campaign Ethics Handbook

Mandatory Campaign Ethics Training F.A.Q.s

Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commissions (organized under 22 NYCRR 150):

New York's IJEQCs

Voter Guide:

Judicial Candidate Voter Guide

Links to Judicial Associations

American Judges Association

Federal Magistrate Judges Association

Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges' Association

American Judicature Society

National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

Federal Judges Association

National Association of Women Judges

National American Indian Court Judges Association

Council for Court Excellence

Conference of Chief Justices

American Bar Association, Judicial Division

NYS City Court Judges Association

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Recent Articles Regarding Time to Reform Judicial Reform

Point of View by Joseph W. Bellacosa
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Loislaw LawWatch is provided as a service of Loislaw.com, a division of Aspen Publishing. Loislaw LawWatch provides access to recent cases based on the search criteria provided by your section. The search criteria may be by area of practice, by court, and /or by date. The NYSBA also provides a basic level of free legal research to all members. You may access free legal research from Loislaw through your MyNYSBA page or through For Attorneys.

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SOUTHERN UNION COMPANY v. U.S., 11-94 (U.S. 6-21-2012) No. 11-94 Argued March 19, 2012, Decided June 21, 2012 OCTOBER TERM, 2011 As I have said, the dissenters thought that the Sixth Amendment did not require a jury to find any of these sentencing fact ...

"judge" near "error" - "judge" near "error"
SNYDER v. NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, 11-1101 (2nd Cir. 6-21-2012) No. 11-1101. June 21, 2012. This Court reviews a district court's denial of a Rule 59(a) motion for a new trial for abuse of discretion. See Munafo v. Metro. Transp. Auth., 381 ...

"right to counsel" - "right to counsel"
SNYDER v. NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, 11-1101 (2nd Cir. 6-21-2012) No. 11-1101. June 21, 2012. This Court reviews a district court's denial of a Rule 59(a) motion for a new trial for abuse of discretion. See Munafo v. Metro. Transp. Auth., 381 ...

"judge" near "error" - "judge" near "error"
PEOPLE v. ELEBY, 1570-1985 (5-18-2012) No. 1570-1985 May 18, 2012[fn1] On January 9, 1986, a Kings County petit jury found the defendant guilty of five counts of Murder in the Second Degree, two counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and assor ...

"professional misconduct" - "professional misconduct"
DAVIS v. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, 513418 (3d Dept 6-21-2012) 513418 Calendar Date: April 23, 2012 Decided and Entered: June 21, 2012 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Petitioner filed a complaint with respondent New York State Department of Education ...