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 expresses concerns about federal tax proposals
November 21, 2017 Contact: Paula Saha Director of Communications 732-214-8509 NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey State Bar Association sent all 14 members of NJ's federal delegation letters expressing concerns about the proposed tax plan under...
NJSBA Nominating Committee is accepting applications for candidates seeking opportunities to lead
Deadline to submit information is Dec. 15 The state’s largest group of legal professionals is looking for members interested in taking on leadership roles. The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Nominating Committee...
NJSBA files as amicus in real estate matter
October 31, 2017 Contact: Barbara Straczynski Director of New Media 732-937-7524 NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey State Bar Association filed an amicus brief in Bianchi v. Ladjen, et. al., a case that questions procedures used in house closings, the...
Board of Trustees Report, October 13, 2017
The following is a summary of actions taken at the meeting of the New Jersey State Bar Association Board of Trustees at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. This summary does not constitute official minutes. Online legal service companies...
Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling in statute of limitations amicus matter
October 11, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey Supreme Court today upheld a lower court ruling in Smith v. Datla, which was in line with the association's amicus...
General Council to Discuss Issues Facing Legal Community
October 11, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - How attorneys handle work-life balance and the impact of technology on the practice of the law will be among the subjects under discussion...
Association files as amicus in Moreland v. Parks
September 29, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The NJSBA recently filed a brief in Moreland v. Parks urging the court to clarify that the idea of family should be more broadly defined...
Hille reaches out to Florida Bar as Irma bears down
September 8, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 President Robert B. Hille wrote to the president of the Florida Bar Association as Hurricane Irma bears down "As President of the New...
Heinold joins Board of Trustees
September 8, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - NJSBA President Robert B. Hille swore in a new member of the Board of Trustees when it met on Sept. 8. Janice L. Heinold, of Raymond...
Board of Trustees Report, September 8, 2017
The following is a summary of actions taken at the meeting of the New Jersey State Bar Association Board of Trustees at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. This summary does not constitute official minutes. Judicial independence: The board substantially...
Timely topics on tap at NJICLE programs this month
September 1, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 This month, the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) is holding several seminars focused on timely topics. ...
President Robert B. Hille reaches out in wake of Hurricane Harvey
August 30, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 NJSBA President Robert B. Hille wrote to the presidents of the State Bar of Texas and Houston Bar Association in the wake of Hurricane Harvey's...
NJSBA 2017-2018 Leadership Academy fellows announced
August 21, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey State Bar Association welcomed a dozen attorneys to its Leadership Academy. The 12 fellows represent the third class to...
Hille welcomes state’s law students to the profession
August 16, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 Orientation ceremonies at NJ law schools kick off semester NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey State Bar Association is going back to school this...
Hille welcomes state’s law students to the profession
August 16, 2017 Contact: Kate Coscarelli Associate Executive Director, Communications 732-937-7548 Orientation ceremonies at NJ law schools kick off semester NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey State Bar Association is going back to school this...