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.
Stay Ahead of Legal Trends with the Class Actions Special Committee
Joining the NJSBA’s Class Actions Special Committee is the best way for both plaintiff and defense attorneys to stay at the forefront of class action practice. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice...
Volunteers Needed to Provide Legal Assistance for First Responders
Join the NJSBA’s Young Lawyers Division on July 26 for a volunteer Wills for Heroes effort to prepare simple wills, powers of attorney and health care proxy documents for veterans, first responders, law enforcement and health care workers. Training is required for...
NJSBA Special Committee Supports Caregivers
An NJSBA Special Committee offers support and resources for lawyers who have family members with disabilities. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice area.
NJSBA Offers Slate of Free PracticeHQ Webinars
Join the NJSBA in 2025-2026 for a series of free lunchtime webinars through Practice HQ, a member resource designed to help you build and maintain a successful, thriving legal practice. Read more about this year’s lineup here.
NJSBA Cannabis and Psychedelics Law Special Committee Seeks New Members
Get an edge in the vibrant practice of cannabis and psychedelics law by joining this NJSBA special committee. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice area.
Capitol Report: Proposed Independent Contractor Rules Draw Debate at DOL Hearing; NJSBA to Submit Concerns
This week’s Capitol Report covers the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s proposal to codify the ABC Test, an analysis to determine worker classification as an employee or an independent contractor. Read the full report here.
NJSBA Business and Commercial Litigation Special Committee Seeks New Members
Join this NJSBA Special Committee for updates on the latest case law and regulations impacting attorneys in business and commercial litigation practice. Fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice area.
New Jersey Courts Invite Attorneys to Contribute to National Research Project on Well Being
The state Judiciary shared information about how New Jersey attorneys can take part in a nationwide research project from the American Bar Association. The ABA Lawyer Well Being Survey is a confidential study that aims to improve mental health and well-being in the...
Call for Members: Join the NJSBA Aviation Law Committee
Join this NJSBA Special Committee for updates on the latest case law and regulations impacting attorneys in aviation law practice. Fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice area.
Become a Sponsor of the NJSBF Medal of Honor
Support the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Medal of Honor Award Celebration and honorees retired state Supreme Court Justice Lee A. Solomon and NJSBA Past President Domenick Carmagnola. Proceeds benefit the Foundation’s Law School Scholarship Program. Become a...
NJSBA Automobile Litigation and No-Fault Special Committee Seeks New Members
By joining this committee, attorneys can sharpen their skills in no-fault claims and motor vehicle accident litigation. Fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice area.
Capitol Report: Governor’s FY 2026 Budget Holds Back Historic Surplus, Anticipating Financial Challenges From Federal Budget
The latest NJSBA Capitol Report covers New Jersey’s $58.78 billion budget for 2026, which includes a historic $6.7 billion surplus. Read the full report here.
NJSBA Appellate Practice Special Committee Seeks New Members
Get an edge in appellate practice by joining this NJSBA special committee. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice area.
State OAL Announces Proposed Regulatory Changes
The New Jersey Office of Administrative Law has published four notices of proposed regulatory changes dealing with hearing notices, prehearing orders, interpreters and confidential records. Read the OAL’s notice here.
NJSBA Antitrust Law Special Committee Seeks New Members
Antirust attorneys can monitor legal developments, provide updates and recommend modifications to antitrust regulations through this NJSBA Special Committee. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice...