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 Heads to Dublin for 2024 Mid-Year Meeting
Enjoy the rich history and culture of Dublin for the NJSBA 2024 Mid-Year Meeting, held from Nov. 2-9 at The Shelbourne. The annual event promises a full slate of continuing legal education sessions that explore the issues facing New Jersey attorneys and shine a...
NJSBF Awards $88,000 in Scholarships to New Jersey Law Students
Since 1975, the New Jersey State Bar Foundation has fostered pride in the legal profession by supporting the education of future lawyers. Check out what some of this year’s scholarship recipients shared about how the awards make a difference as they pursue careers in...
NJSBA Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates for Delegate to American Bar Association
The NJSBA’s Nominating Committee invites members to apply to serve as a delegate to the American Bar Association. The vacancy is for a two-year term beginning after the ABA’s annual meeting in August. The deadline for applications is July 31. Read more about how to...
Capitol Report: NJSBA Urges Rule Amendments in Pretrial Release and Matrimonial Case Management
This week’s Capitol Report covers the NJSBA’s comments on proposals to remove the FM Case Management Order as an appendix to the Court Rules and amend Rule 3:26-2 to address changes in conditions of pretrial release and procedures to handle violations of monitoring....
Earn Up to 8 CLE Credits in One Day at the NJSBA Summer Conference
Register for the NJSBA’s Summer Conference on Aug. 21, a special one-day virtual event where attorneys can earn up to eight CLE credits on the hottest topics for your practice. Learn important information in a range of areas, including civil, ethics, technology,...
NJSBA Comments on Rule Changes for Pretrial Release
The NJSBA submitted comments on proposed amendments to Rule 3:26-2 that would establish a review process for a defendant’s compliance with pretrial release conditions and clarify the time frame and procedure for handling violations of monitoring. The Association...
NJSBA Members Can Get a Free Security Evaluation or IT Operations Assessment
Learn about the NJSBA's newest member benefit: cybersecurity and IT management from Ember IT, a Philadelphia-based security operations, managed services, and consulting firm. Ember IT can partner with existing IT departments or act as a firm’s primary source for IT...
Celebrate the NJSBA’s 125th Year as the Voice of New Jersey Attorneys
In honor of the NJSBA’s 125th anniversary, celebrate with a “$125 for 125” donation or purchase an engraved brick to be installed on the New Jersey Law Center portico. Donations will help fund the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Law School Scholarship program....
NJSBA Seeks Co-Chair for Government, Public Sector and Public Interest Lawyers Committee
The NJSBA’s Government, Public Sector and Public Interest Lawyers Committee is seeking a leader to serve as co-chair. The committee provides a forum for lawyers from all segments of public employment in New Jersey to discuss the needs and issues related to their area...
NJSBA Board of Trustees Acts at July Meeting
Get the latest update on action taken by the NJSBA’s Board of Trustees. The Board convened in July to weigh in on rule amendments from the Judiciary and support pending legislation in Congress and the state Legislature. Read more about the meeting here.
Award-winning NJICLE Programs Available for Streaming
The NJICLE offers on-demand videos of award-winning CLE programs streaming 24/7 nationwide. The vast video library offers high-quality seminars for every attorney to satisfy their CLE requirement. Check out the library here.
Join Fellow NJSBA Members for Networking and Baseball on Aug. 7
NJSBA members can mix and mingle as Yankees Double-A Affiliate Somerset Patriots take on the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Aug. 7 at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater. The $35 ticket includes admission, a parking pass, access to the Diamond Club Suite, food and soft...
NJSBA Member Assistance Program Provides Resources, Services to Address Mental Health Needs
All NJSBA members now have access to the Member Assistance Program, a service that offers 24/7 access to experienced mental health professionals and resources. The program is completely confidential, free of charge and also open to eligible household members. Learn...
Capitol Report: Newly Enacted Real Estate Consumer Protection Act Defines Roles in Real Estate Contracts
Read this week’s Capitol Report for an update on the newly enacted Real Estate Consumer Protection Act, a law that offers consumer protections in real estate and commercial real estate transactions. The report also covers revisions to the Tax Foreclosure Act that...
NJSBA Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates for Delegate to American Bar Association
The NJSBA’s Nominating Committee invites members to apply to serve as a delegate to the American Bar Association. The vacancy is for a two-year term beginning after the ABA’s annual meeting in August. The deadline for applications is July 31. Read more about how to...