The Pace Law Advocacy Board is excited to announce its inaugural publication of The Advocate’s Advantage, the official blog of the Pace Law Advocacy Program. The blog publishes articles written by both students and faculty pertaining to a variety of trial, appellate, and evidentiary issues. Please subscribe to The Advocate’s Advantage and receive notifications of new posts! The editors are always seeking submissions from both faculty members, students, and alumni. If you would be interested in publishing an article, please contact advocatesadvantage@law.pace.edu.
Haub Law Professor Imre Szalai speaks with Bloomberg Law about a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could make it easier for some gig workers to pursue wage-and-hour claims in court rather than through arbitration. Professor Szalai notes that the Court’s latest decision reflects a significant shift in how federal arbitration law is being interpreted and expands protections for transportation workers.
Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman speaks to Spectrum News Hudson Valley and analyzes proposed New York legislation aimed at limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, arguing that the measure could face significant legal hurdles because immigration authority rests primarily with the federal government. Professor Gershman also co-authors an amNewYork op-ed calling for reforms to the federal grand jury process, urging greater transparency, oversight, and procedural safeguards to help safeguard fairness and accountability in the justice system.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University welcomed policymakers, advocates, planners, attorneys, developers, and community leaders to campus last week for the 9th Annual Hudson Valley Affordable Housing Summit, hosted by the Land Use Law Center.