NJSBA Daily Briefing: 09/17/2026

Legal News

NJSBA to Host 30th Annual Tax Court Judges Reception

Join the NJSBA on Oct. 15 as it welcomes the state's Tax Court judges and their law clerks for a social reception at the New Jersey Law Center. This event is open to NJSBA members and non-members. Sitting Tax Court judges and their clerks can attend for free. Learn more and register here.

Feds Ask Judge to Reject NJ Law Restricting ICE Agents from Wearing Masks

The federal government is urging a federal judge to toss a new state law that limits when law enforcement personnel can wear face coverings while interacting with the public, arguing New Jersey cannot limit how federal agents identify themselves. Read the New Jersey Monitor article here.

Prepare for the Civil Trial Certification Exam With NJICLE

Preparing for the Civil Trial Certification Exam? Join NJICLE on Sept. 24 for a comprehensive review of the key subjects identified by the Board of Attorney Certification. Designed for attorneys preparing for the exam and certified civil trial attorneys seeking recertification, the program will feature a special presentation on evidence by Hon. Jack M. Sabatino, P.J.A.D. Register here.

Is Big Law Paying Too Much for Star Partners?

Can a law firm partner dramatically increase their value simply by moving to a competitor?
That’s a bet many law firms are making these days, as it becomes almost routine for the most profitable firms to pay star recruits $20 million or more. But the firms making those investments have their own data suggesting the hires don't always pan out. Read the Reuters commentary here.

NJSBA Local Government Law Section Seeks New Members

Stay at the top of your practice in municipal, government and utility law through this NJSBA section. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of sections for every practice area.

Supreme Court, Appellate and Third Circuit Decision Summaries

Click on any decision below to get the full opinion – September 16, 2026.

There were no decisions on September 16, 2026.