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.
Heinold joins Board of Trustees
September 8, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - NJSBA President Robert B. Hille swore in a new member of the Board of Trustees when it met on Sept. 8. Janice L. Heinold, of Raymond...
Board of Trustees Report, September 8, 2017
The following is a summary of actions taken at the meeting of the New Jersey State Bar Association Board of Trustees at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. This summary does not constitute official minutes. Judicial independence: The board substantially...
Timely topics on tap at NJICLE programs this month
September 1, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 This month, the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) is holding several seminars focused on timely topics. ...
President Robert B. Hille reaches out in wake of Hurricane Harvey
August 30, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 NJSBA President Robert B. Hille wrote to the presidents of the State Bar of Texas and Houston Bar Association in the wake of Hurricane Harvey's...
NJSBA 2017-2018 Leadership Academy fellows announced
August 21, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey State Bar Association welcomed a dozen attorneys to its Leadership Academy. The 12 fellows represent the third class to...
Hille welcomes state’s law students to the profession
August 16, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 Orientation ceremonies at NJ law schools kick off semester NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey State Bar Association is going back to school this...
Hille welcomes state’s law students to the profession
August 16, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 Orientation ceremonies at NJ law schools kick off semester NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey State Bar Association is going back to school this...
General Council accepting candidates; All voting will be electronic this year; Annual meeting set for Oct. 13
The New Jersey State Bar Association’s General Council is seeking candidates who want to be considered for a spot on the group that helps review and select leadership candidates for association. Anyone who wants to be considered for a two-year term...
NJSBA amicus program scores a win in child relocation matter
August 8, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - Today's Supreme Court decision regarding child relocation is a win for the NJSBA amicus program. Read the decision in Jaime Taormina...
Board of Trustees Report, July 13, 2017
The following is a summary of actions taken at the July 13, 2017, meeting of the New Jersey State Bar Association Board of Trustees at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. This summary does not constitute official minutes. Legal services...
Appellate Division agrees with NJSBA in Smith v. Datla
July 12, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - Smith v. Datla involved the proper statute of limitations that should be applied to matters involving the AIDS Assistance Act. The...
Leadership Academy grad now a judge
July 11, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The NJSBA congratulates Leadership Academy graduate Christine Smith on her appointment to the New Jersey Superior Court bench. Judge Smith is...
NJSBA urges Gov. Christie to maintain Legal Services funding in FY2018 budget
July 5, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - In a letter to Gov. Chris Christie, NJSBA President Robert B. Hille urged the Governor to preserve Legal Services funding in the FY2018 budget...
NJ Commission on Professionalism Seeks Nominations for Awards
The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law is soliciting nominations for the Daniel J. O'Hern Award and the Charles J. Hollenbeck Award. Each award recognizes members of the legal community who have demonstrated the highest standards of...
NJSBA amicus position upheld in Appellate Division in land use matter
June 28, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - Appellate Division panel findings were in-line with NJSBA arguments in Paterson v. Borough of Garwood/Villaraut over proper notice requirements on...
