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 Advocates for Clear Arbitration Provisions in Retainer Agreements
Thanks to the NJSBA’s advocacy, New Jersey attorneys now have guidance for drafting arbitration provisions in their retainer agreements. Read the Supreme Court’s recent guidelines that provide model language for retainer agreements and clear direction for how...
NJSBA Statement on its Commitment to the Rule of Law and Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Legal Community
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2025 NEW BRUNSWICK – The New Jersey State Bar Association is committed to advancing the rule of law, protecting individual rights under the Constitution, and fostering a diverse and inclusive legal community that is...
Get the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Trends for 2025 with NJICLE
Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats with this special NJICLE seminar on April 29. Learn to mitigate risk in your practice, the techniques to defend against cyberthreats - including those powered by artificial intelligence - and recent legislative updates....
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 subscribe to the The NJSBA Docket on...
Capitol Report: Rules Roundup – NJSBA Weighs in on DEI, Family Practice, Non-Dissolution Rules Reports
This week’s Capitol Report covers the NJSBA’s feedback on the the 2025 rules reports regarding the Supreme Court’s Committee on Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement and Family Practice Committee. Read more about the recommendations here.
Tackle Imposter Syndrome and Burnout in the Legal Profession With NJCILE
NJICLE will offer a thought-provoking seminar on April 17 about how imposter syndrome and burnout can impact your legal practice and what you can do about it. Learn strategies and techniques to deal with it effectively, whether you suffer from it or know colleagues...
2025 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention – Featuring Retired U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer
Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will make a special appearance at the 2025 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City for a captivating discussion on the judicial philosophy that informed his nearly three decades on the nation’s highest...
The NJICLE Federal Practice Bench-Bar Symposium is April 10
The annual 2025 Federal Practice Bench-Bar Symposium returns on April 10 for a special event on the interplay between federal and state court procedure. Don’t miss the unique chance to join U.S. District Court Chief Judge Renée Marie Bumb, along with 28 federal judges...
NJSBA Weighs in on NextGen Bar Exam
The NJSBA supports New Jersey’s transition to the NextGen bar exam in 2028, which will allow applicants to use their scores to apply to several jurisdictions for admission. Read the Association’s full comments to the Judiciary here.
Legal Research: Easy Access for NJSBA Members
NJSBA members can log in to the member benefit legal research tool, Decisis, directly through the NJSBA website. All members need to do to access the comprehensive, national Decisis case library is head to NJSBA, sign in to your account, and click on the Decisis...
Check Out the Spring Edition of The Legal Eagle
The spring edition of The Legal Eagle, a legal newspaper, not just for kids, is now available. The issue, published by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, includes articles on the Second Amendment, predatory marketing for teens, and the church/state debate. Read the...
NJSBA PracticeHQ: Top Trends in Ethical Cybersecurity
A free PracticeHQ webinar, presented by the NJSBA on March 12, explored the ethics rules on keeping client data safe, the risks associated with mobile, cloud and everyday computing and how attorneys can work anywhere safely. Check out some quick tips from the program.
Rethink the Billable Hour in the AI Era with NJICLE
Artificial intelligence is making lawyers faster, yet many still struggle to increase revenue. Don’t miss this special NJICLE seminar on April 30 that will guide attorneys through proven pricing strategies that increase profitability without increasing workload....
Unlock the Value of Your NJSBA Membership
Check out the NJSBA’s member benefits page for exclusive access to a wide range of resources that help with practice management, mental health and well-being, legal research and more. Browse to get the most out of your NJSBA membership and its member-only discounts on...
NJSBA to Celebrate Diverse Judges on April 30
Join the NJSBA for this annual celebration of the state’s diverse bench. The celebration will honor U.S. District Judge Evelyn Padin and Essex County Assignment Judge Sheila A. Venable with the Justice Thurgood Marshall Award for advancing diversity and inclusion in...