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’s Advocacy Work Protects Attorney Interests
The NJSBA has had a productive year protecting the rights, interests and livelihood of attorneys. From working to preserve referral fee payments to out-of-state attorneys, to championing improvements to the state’s ineffective system of assigned counsel, the results...
NJSBA Members Enjoy Night of Networking and Baseball
The Somerset Patriots in Bridgewater hosted dozens of NJSBA members for a fun evening with colleagues against the backdrop of Double-A baseball. Stay tuned for more membership outings with the NJSBA. View the photo album here.
NJSBA Leadership Backs Judicial Security Resolution at ABA Annual Meeting
Read about the NJSBA’s trip to the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in Chicago, the largest gathering of colleagues in state bar associations around the country. A delegation of NJSBA leaders supported a resolution urging Congress to improve the security of...
NJSBA Members Invited to Help New Food Pantry at Federal Courthouse
Danny’s Pantry opened in Newark last week, in remembrance of Daniel Anderl, the son of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas. NJSBA members are invited to donate and volunteer to benefit food-insecure residents and the federal re-entry program. Learn how to get involved or...
Capitol Report: Attorneys Who Purchase Other Attorneys’ Names As Keyword Searches Violates RPCs, NJSBA Says
This week’s Capitol Report covers the NJSBA’s advocacy against attorneys purchasing the names of other attorneys to redirect web traffic to their own websites. The NJSBA asked the state Supreme Court to join six other states in declaring the practice unethical. Read...
Celebrate Pro Bono Excellence with the NJSBA
All are welcome to attend the NJSBA’s annual Pro Bono Awards on Oct. 29, dedicated to attorneys who show outstanding commitment to providing legal services to the state’s underserved residents. The awards will honor six inspiring individuals, firms and corporate legal...
Statement of NJSBA President William H. Mergner Jr. on the Supreme Court’s Decision in State v. Thomas Zingis – Aug. 8, 2024
Today’s decision is a huge victory for transparency and levels the playing field for all in DUI matters. Up until now, defendants and their counsel had no reliable means to determine whether a prior DUI conviction was tainted by a miscalibrated Alcotest machine and...
NJLAP Newsletter Offers Well-Being Tips for Lawyers
Read the August issue of the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program’s newsletter for advice on how attorneys can plan for retirement, practice self care in the summer and enhance their emotional intelligence. The edition also offers wellness columns and information on...
NJSBF Medal of Honor Tickets Available
Reserve a spot at the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Medal of Honor Awards Celebration, honoring Hon. Peter F. Bariso, Jr., A.J.S.C (Ret.) and former NJSBA president Karol Corbin Walker with the Foundation's most prestigious award. Mark your calendar for Sept. 24....
Board of Trustees Report, July 17, 2024
NJSBA Board of Trustees Report July 17, 2024 Note: This does not constitute official minutes Comments on FM Case Management Order: The Board agreed to submit comments on the Judiciary’s proposal to remove the FM Case Management Order as an appendix to the Court Rules....
Become an Informed Voter with the NJSBF
With the November elections fast approaching, join the the New Jersey State Bar Foundation on Sept. 17 for a free webinar that will provide a non-partisan overview about the voting process and how to gather information on candidates from trustworthy sources. The...
NJSBA Member Assistance Program Teaches Keys to Effective Communication
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. Check out an article from Charles Nechtem Associates, the...
NJSBF Medal of Honor Recipient Karol Corbin Walker in Her Own Words
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation is proud to bestow the 2024 Medal of Honor, the Foundation’s most prestigious award, to former NJSBA President Karol Corbin Walker, along with retired Assignment Judge Peter F. Bariso Jr. Walker spoke recently about her life, career...
NJSBA Mourns the Passing of Former New Jersey Supreme Court Justice James H. Coleman Jr.
The NJSBA is saddened by the loss of former Supreme Court Justice James H. Coleman Jr., a seminal figure in New Jersey jurisprudence who broke down racial barriers as the Court’s first Black justice. Justice Coleman’s remarkable journey as the son of a sharecropper in...
Statement of NJSBA President William H. Mergner Jr. on the Death of Former New Jersey Supreme Court Justice James H. Coleman Jr. – Aug. 5, 2024
The New Jersey State Bar Association mourns the passing of former Supreme Court Justice James H. Coleman Jr., a seminal figure in New Jersey jurisprudence who broke down racial barriers as the Court’s first Black justice. In his 39-year judicial career, including nine...