News from the NJSBA

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...

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 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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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 eligible household members. Learn more...

The state Supreme Court Committee on Wellness in the Law wants to hear from legal professionals about barriers to wellness in the legal community. The first in a series of regional listening sessions will be held in person on April 16. Learn more here.

The NJSBA supported several recommendations of the Supreme Court Civil Practice Committee in its January 2024 Report that address the electronic service of motions, discovery issues, attorneys fees on appeal, arbitration awards and other matters. Read the full report...