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.
Join an NJSBA Committee to Connect with Members and Expand Your Practice
NJSBA President-Elect William H. Mergner Jr. invites members to seek appointment to the Association’s committees for the coming term, beginning in May. The NJSBA has dozens of committees on a wide variety of practice areas that offer a chance for members to expand...
Elie Honig to Present NJICLE Program on Justice Inequality in America
Join CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig on June 11 for a special NJICLE seminar about America’s two-tier justice system and how to hold powerful people accountable under the law. The program will also welcome retired state Supreme Court Justice Barry T. Albin to...
Check Out NJSBF’s Spring 2024 Edition of The Legal Eagle
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Legal Eagle is not just a legal newsletter for kids. The spring edition includes articles on artificial intelligence, misinformation in social media and combating violence at youth sporting events. Read the full edition here.
NJSBA Welcomes Slate of Federal Judges for Bench-Bar Symposium
The New Jersey State Bar Association hosted more than a dozen New Jersey federal judges on April 11 for the first-ever Federal Practice Bench-Bar Symposium, a special NJICLE event all about the interplay between federal and state court procedure. Attendees learned the...
Judiciary Surveys New Jersey Attorneys on AI Use
The state Judiciary invites all active New Jersey attorneys to complete an anonymous survey to better understand their knowledge, perception and use of artificial intelligence in the legal profession. Read the full notice here.
NJSBA President Speaking at Panel on Mental Illness in the Legal System
NJSBA President Timothy F. McGoughran will join state Supreme Court Justice Lee A. Solomon and other national and local experts tomorrow for an online Stockton University panel about the impact of mental illness on the courts and criminal justice system. Learn more...
Still Time to Register for Tomorrow’s 2024 Immigration Conference
Join NJICLE on April 16 for the highly anticipated annual Immigration Conference, a comprehensive exploration of the latest developments and pressing concerns in immigration law. This year’s program will offer attendees access to top-tier experts and governmental...
Capitol Report: Expungement Process Needs Improvements, NJSBA Recommends
This week’s Capitol Report covers the NJSBA’s recommendations to reform the state’s criminal record expungement system by reducing backlog and delays in approving requests. Read the full report here.
Two Esteemed Family Law Attorneys Honored with 2024 Tischler Award
Check out the photo album for the NJSBA Family Law Section’s annual Saul Tischler Awards reception. The event honored Amy Shimalla and Amy Wechsler, two family law attorneys who have made significant lifelong contributions advancing the practice and profession.
Register for the NJSBA’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Convention
Registration is open for the New Jersey legal community’s premier annual event at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa from May 15-17. Connect with colleagues, network and take advantage of cutting-edge educational seminars to improve and expand your practice. Learn...
NJSBA Comments on 2024 Rules Reports
The NJSBA responded to rule changes regarding arbitration awards, attorney’s fees in connection with an appeal, independent medical exams and other amendments proposed by the Supreme Court Civil Practice Committee. Read the NJSBA’s full letter to the Judiciary here.
NJSBF to Host Law and Disability Conference on May 2
Register to attend this informative, half-day conference hosted by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation and the Community Law Health Project. It will be held in person at the New Jersey Law Center and virtually. Read more and register here.
NJSBA Member Assistance Program Advises on Helping Kids Cope with a Divorce
The NJSBA's Member Assistance Program is a free confidential service that offers 24/7 phone, text or mobile access to a mental health professional and a wellness library of more than 25,000 self-help resources that offer practice advice, like eating healthy. Check out...
New Jersey Lawyer Covers the Broad Spectrum of Business Law
The April edition of New Jersey Lawyer is all about the trending topics shaping the business law landscape. Check out the latest edition, featuring insightful articles written by the state’s foremost expert attorneys in the business law space.
The NJSBA Docket Is Here With The Latest Updates From The Legal Community
Check out the latest issue of The NJSBA Docket, a bulletin with news from the Judiciary, recent Supreme Court and appellate decisions and Association highlights. Read on to get the information and resources you need. Be sure to check out The NJSBA Docket on LinkedIn.