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.
NJSBA offers input on DWI issue
December 5, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - In a case that could affect thousands of DWI matters, the association filed papers in State v. Cassidy, asking that the Court uphold its...
NJSBA files as amicus in family case
November 30, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The association filed a friend-of-the-court brief in Bisbing v. Bisbing, a case that focuses on whether the plaintiff, who did not have...
NJSBA amicus position upheld in Appellate Division on Public Defender representing mulitiple parties in family matters
November 29, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The Appellate Division agreed with the NJSBA's amicus position in a case asking whether the Public Defender's Office can...
State Bar President to help swear in new attorneys at Trenton ceremony
November 28, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK – New Jersey State Bar Association President Thomas H. Prol will take part in a ceremony this week to swear in new lawyers. ...
NJSBA urges no increase in annual assessments in 2017
November 28, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The NJSBA urged the Supreme Court to do what it can to reduce the need for a future increase in attorney fees in its comments on the Supreme...
NJSBA launches Lawyers Feeding New Jersey virtual fundraising campaign
November 21, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Senior Managing Director Communications 732-937-7548 The NJSBA is holding a virtual fundraiser to benefit the 1.1 million residents of our state who don't have enough to eat. All donations go...
Board of Trustees Report, November 18, 2016
The following is a summary of actions taken at the Nov. 18, 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. Audit: The New Jersey...
NJSBA Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates for Leadership Positions – Filing Deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 21
The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Nominating Committee invites members to apply for the following positions, which will be open in May 2017. Specific criteria apply for various positions, as indicated below. Positions where incumbent trustees are...
NJICLE to present 2016 Clapp and Distinguished Service Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli 732-937-7548, or [email protected] The New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education will present its annual Excellence in CLE Awards on Monday, Dec. 12 at the New Jersey Law...
Resolution to honor Alice Paul
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli 732-937-7548, or [email protected] A resolution supporting the final passage of the Equal Rights Amendment and urging that Alice Paul receive the Congressional Gold Medal received the...
NJSBA amicus in App Div case dealing with failure to ask mandatory open-ended voir dire questions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli 732-937-7548, or [email protected] In a case of first impression, the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) participated as amicus where the courts are now being asked to determine if...
NJSBA amicus in App Div case dealing with failure to ask mandatory open-ended voir dire questions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli 732-937-7548, or [email protected] In a case of first impression, the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) participated as amicus where the courts are now being asked to determine if...
Attorneys from across New Jersey recognized for a legacy of professionalism; Paulette Brown tapped for Daniel J. O’Hern Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli 732-937-7548, or [email protected] Three dozen attorneys will be honored Nov. 3 for their efforts toward making the New Jersey legal community a more professional and ethically sound...
NJSBA Nominating Committee Seeks Candidate for Vacant Seat on Board of Trustees for Hunterdon County Trustee
NOTICE TO THE BAR The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Nominating Committee invites members to apply for the Hunterdon County Trustee seat on the Board of Trustees. Haekyoung Suh, the former Hunterdon County trustee, has submitted her resignation after being...
Cerra tapped for Hollenbeck honor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2016 Contact: Kate Coscarelli 732-937-7548, or [email protected] In addition to the O’Hern Award presentation, this year’s Professionalism Awards event also marks the presentation of the Charles J....
