News from the NJSBA
Get all the latest news from the NJSBA about the Association, it’s advocacy, people and happenings, as well as statements and press releases about current events.
Deadline Extended – NJSBA Pro Bono Committee Accepting Nominations For 2025 Annual Awards
Submit your nominees today for the NJSBA Pro Bono Committee's 2025 annual awards, presented to members of the legal profession with an outstanding commitment to providing legal services to the state’s underserved residents. The deadline to submit nominations is June...
NJICLE Business Law Symposium Returns for 2025
Join NJICLE on June 11 for the annual Business Law Symposium, where legal professionals and business leaders will come together to explore the latest trends and challenges in business law. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with industry...
Capitol Report: NJSBA to Supreme Court – Lawyer’s Duty to Non-Clients Is Limited, Saffer Fees Not Available
Attorney liability for malpractice against non-clients is limited and should not be expanded to include beneficiaries of a will drafted by the attorney, the NJSBA said in its amicus curiae filing to the New Jersey Supreme Court. Read about the filing here.
NJICLE Presents: North Korea Human Rights Challenges – What Lawyers Can Do
A special NJICLE program on June 18 will explore how legal professionals can advocate for the rights of North Korean refugees. The seminar will feature an expert panel, including a North Korean solider and escapee with a rare perspective into the reclusive nation....
Celebrate Juneteenth with the Minorities in the Profession Section
All are welcome at the New Jersey Law Center on June 18 to commemorate Juneteenth. Show off your historical knowledge in an evening of trivia, celebration and fellowship among the greater New Jersey legal community and beyond. Register today.
NJSBA Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates for Warren County Trustee
The NJSBA Nominating Committee invites members to apply for a vacant position as the Warren County Trustee on the Association's governing body. Read more about the criteria and how to apply here.
NJSBF to Host Law and Disability Conference on June 10
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation, in collaboration with the Community Law Health Project, will hold a free public event about legal issues facing people with disabilities, including juvenile justice, immigration and domestic violence matters. The conference will be...
NJLAP Newsletter Offers Well-Being Advice for the Legal Profession
Summer is here. Check out the latest issue of the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program’s newsletter for tips on how lawyers can de-stress in the summer months. The edition features articles on finding moments of joy, managing summer seasonal affective disorder and...
NJSBA Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates for Warren County Trustee
The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Nominating Committee invites members to apply for a vacant position as the Warren County Trustee on the NJSBA Board of Trustees. This position is for an unexpired term, and the selected candidate will serve from the time of...
Statement of NJSBA President Christine A. Amalfe on the Supreme Court ACPE Opinion 735:
In an opinion issued today, the Supreme Court concluded in its review of ACPE Opinion 735 that purchasing another attorney’s name as a search term for internet advertising purchases does not constitute an ethics violation. The NJSBA asked for the review because it...
NJ Commission on Professionalism in the Law to Honor Three Distinguished Attorneys, Dozens More at Annual Awards
The 2025 New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law Awards on June 12 will honor individuals who uphold the profession’s highest ideals and who have accomplished significant career achievements. Read more about this year’s top award recipients - Theodore H....
NJSBA Member Assistance Program Teaches Ways to Accept Criticism
The NJSBA's Member Assistance Program is a free confidential service that offers 24/7 phone, text or mobile access to a mental health professional and a wellness library of more than 25,000 self-help resources. Check out an article from Charles Nechtem Associates, the...
Reminder: NJSBA Pride Flag Raising Ceremony is June 4
Join the NJSBA as it raises the PRIDE flag over the New Jersey Law Center in celebration of LGBTQ rights. The event is free and open to all. The festivities will start at noon. Learn more and register here.
Unlock the Value of Your NJSBA Membership
Check out the NJSBA’s member benefits page for exclusive access to a wide range of resources that help with practice management, mental health and well-being, legal research and more. Browse to get the most out of your NJSBA membership and its member-only discounts on...
Supreme Court Says Purchasing Keyword Searches of Competing Attorney Alone Does Not Violate RPCs, Contrary to NJSBA Arguments
This week’s Capitol Report covers the state Supreme Court’s decision finding that purchasing another attorney’s name as a search term for internet advertising does not constitute an ethics violation. The NJSBA opposes the practice as unethical, damaging to attorney...