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.
Nominations Report of the Board of Trustees – Jan. 30, 2017
The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Board of Trustees has issued a nominations report listing those candidates nominated for each position (Article VIII, para. 7). All candidates were additionally vetted and reviewed by the Nominating Committee, as per the...
Two new trustees to join NJSBA governing body after two receive judgeship
January 26, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Board of Trustees is about to have two new members. A North Jersey labor and employment attorney...
New Jersey State Bar Foundation Solicits Candidates for One Vacancy on the Board of Trustees – Deadline Extended to Friday, Feb. 3, 2017
NOTICE TO THE BAR Contact: Angela C. Scheck FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 732- 937-7500 The New Jersey State Bar Foundation's Nominating Committee is inviting State Bar Association members and non-lawyers to submit their...
Association comments on discipline rule proposals
January 23, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The State Bar Association submitted comments in connection with proposed amendments to Rule 1:20 regarding discipline of members of the bar....
Board of Trustees Report, January 13, 2017
The following is a summary of actions taken at the Jan. 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. New trustee: At the...
Association seeks pro bono reporting rule changes
January 11, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The association requested some changes and clarifications from the Administrative Office of the Courts related to the requirements of pro bono...
Members seek leadership roles: Nominating Committee will interview candidates Jan 18 and 19
January 10, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Nominating Committee will conduct interviews of candidates seeking leadership positions next week. ...
Association recognized as a leader for social justice
January 6, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey State Bar Association is being honored next week for its efforts in promoting social justice. The association will...
Lawyers Feeding New Jersey provides nearly 27,000 meals for state’s hungry
January 5, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Lawyers Feeding New Jersey campaign raised enough money to provide enough food for more than 26,820 meals for...
NJSBA Nominating Committee Seeks Candidate for Vacant Seat for Section/Committee Trustee
December 21, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Nominating Committee invites members to apply for a vacant section/committee trustee seat on the Board of Trustees. This...
Message from NJSBA President Thomas H. Prol on Judicial Pay Raises
December 15, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 The New Jersey Legislature is expected to consider S2851/A4430 (Scutari/Schaer) in committee hearings today and in a voting session on Monday. The measure...
Mandatory CLE Is Good for NJ Lawyers and Judges – Op-Ed, NJSBA President Thomas H. Prol
Op-Ed, New Jersey Law Journal Mandatory CLE Is Good for NJ Lawyers and Judges Thomas H. Prol, Esq. December 12, 2016 The New Jersey Law Journal Young Lawyers Advisory Board recently issued a piece stating that it believes that "CLE Requirements...
Board of Trustees Report, December 9, 2016
The following is a summary of actions taken at the Dec. 9, 2016, 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. New trustee: Diana N....
NJSBA files amicus saying certain family law decisions should be made by a jury
December 8, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The NJSBA filed as amicus in Moreland v. Parks, a case where the appellant is making a Portee v. Jaffee claim for emotional distress denied by...
State Bar pursues rule change regarding accessing Family Part court records
December 7, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The NJSBA board of trustees agreed to pursue a rule change to address the confidentiality of certain records filed in connection with family...