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.
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.
Earn Up to 8 CLE Credits at the NJSBA Summer Conference this Week
There’s still time to 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,...
NJSBA Mid-Year Meeting Dublin Hotel and Tour Deadlines Coming Soon
Don’t delay - there are only two weeks left to reserve your hotel room and receive a discounted rate for the NJSBA’s 2024 Mid-Year Meeting in Dublin. Spots are also filling up for NJSBA signature events and tours to explore Ireland. Don’t miss this amazing...
Capitol Report: NJSBA Advocacy Results in Increased Transparency and Expanded Discovery in Certain DUI Matters
This week’s Capitol Report covers the state Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Zingis, a case that will affect DWI defendants with prior convictions that were potentially tainted by faulty breath tests. The Court agreed with many positions put forth by the NJSBA as...
Attention Law Students: Learn to Use StudyBuddy Pro, a Study Aid to Help Law Students Excel
Join the NJSBA on Sept. 12 for a free webinar about StudyBuddy Pro, a new member benefit for law students to excel in their studies. Law students can learn how to navigate the service and access thousands of case briefs, topic review videos from law school faculty and...
NJSBA Seeks Amicus Status from U.S. Supreme Court
The NJSBA filed briefs to participate as an amicus curie party in Lackey v. Stinnie, a case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. The case concerns fee shifting statutes and whether a plaintiff is entitled to attorney’s fees as the “prevailing party” in a case. Read...
NJSBA PracticeHQ Presents – Prepping Word Docs and PDFs for E-Filing
Join the NJSBA on Oct. 9 for a free lunchtime webinar on the basics of preparing a Word document and PDF for e-filing. The program will also cover metadata removal, redactions and making PDFs text-searchable. Visit the NJSBA’s PracticeHQ suite for more practical...
Medal of Honor Sponsorships Available for NJSBF’s Biggest Night
Make a difference by sponsoring the New Jersey State Bar Foundation's Medal of Honor Award Celebration on Sept. 24. Proceeds help fund the Foundation’s Law School Scholarship Program. Support NJSBF and congratulate honorees Hon. Peter F. Bariso, Jr., A.J.S.C (Ret.)...
Unlock the Value of Your NJSBA Membership
Did you know? NJSBA members have exclusive access to a wide range of resources that help with practice management, mental health and well-being, legal research and more. Click here to get the most out of your NJSBA membership and its member-only discounts on products,...
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...