In an economy where every industry seems to have its own set of problems, the country's court systems are no different.

Speaking at the New York State Bar Association's annual meeting yesterday, American Bar Association President William Robinson III said New York's struggle to keep courts functioning wasn't unique, but praised the state bar's report for highlighting the problems caused by $170 million in budget cuts for the 2011-12 period, the New York Law Journal reported.

In the report, which we covered here, the New York State Bar Association details widespread court delays, shortages of experienced personnel, reduced jury pools, and other problems Robinson called "beyond compelling."

Forty-two state court systems had significant budget cuts last year, according to the National Center for State Courts. Robinson told the group, "As difficult as funding woes have been in New York, as you know, you are not alone in this country. Courts across our nation are trying to survive with similarly anemic court budgets."