News from the NJSBA

Read this week’s Capitol Report for updates on an NJSBA-drafted bill in the state Legislature that would adjust compensation rates for board and lodging in workers’ compensation claims. The report also covers a bill that would remove provisions in the law requiring...

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Read the December issue of the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program’s newsletter for advice on addiction recovery and abstinence, managing stress during the holidays and how “A Christmas Carol” relates to lawyers. The edition also offers wellness columns and...

NJICLE’s annual Workers’ Compensation Bench Bar Conference returns on Dec. 11 for the hottest topics to better represent your clients in 2025. Join an esteemed panel of judges and respected colleagues for a review of temporary partial disability, medical diagnoses for...

On Tuesday, the New Jersey State Bar Foundation opened its 13th Annual Juried Art Show. View the works of 43 talented artists and poets from the law community in the Foundation’s online gallery or in person at the New Jersey Law Center throughout the month of...

Join the NJSBA on Jan. 8 for a free lunchtime webinar on the psychological roots of procrastination, why we intentionally delay tasks and ways to overcome it. The program will provide research-backed strategies and real-world examples to equip you with the knowledge...

Join the NJSBA’s Women in the Profession Section as it rings in the new year with a special Jan. 14 seminar from some of the state's leading female lawyers about overcoming a lack of confidence. The event concludes a three-part series to help women be more successful...

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Legal professionals face unique challenges in managing stress, uncertainty and the relentless demands of the practice. Read about recent seminar by the NJSBA’s Lawyer Well-being Committee on how attorneys can cultivate a more balanced and fulfilling legal career.

Don't delay! The New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's award-winning seminars can help you meet the mandatory CLE requirement deadline with dozens of live seminars scheduled through the end of the year, as well as webcasts, webinars, on-demand...

This week’s Capitol Report covers the NJSBA joining a consortium of bar associations in a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to accept review of Patterson v. Baz. The case poses questions of habitual residence and forum issues in international custody disputes. Read...

Help the New Jersey State Bar Foundation continue to make a difference by informing and educating about civics and the law. Support from the legal community provides vital funding for law school scholarships and more. Donate here.

Join Yale Law Professor Akhil Reed Amar on Dec. 19 for an updated look at the biggest U.S. Supreme Court decisions in last 12 months. Retired state Supreme Court Justice Barry T. Albin will moderate the NJICLE panel on presidential immunity, gun control, federal...

With three dozen dynamic sections, the NJSBA offers a unique chance for attorneys to elevate their professional networks, enhance leadership skills and delve deeper into their practice areas. Learn more about the benefits of joining a section here.

Get the latest update on action taken by the NJSBA’s Board of Trustees. The Board convened in November to weigh in on proposed amendments to the Court Rules governing Family Part mediations and juvenile referees, join a brief before U.S. Supreme Court as an amicus...