New Jersey State Bar Association

December 12, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

This week's Capitol Report (Amicus brief addresses access to Facebook messenger exchanges); Elder law trends explored in 'New Jersey Lawyer'; NJSBA President reflects on first six months of her term; NJSBF debuts annual art show winners.

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December 05, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

This week's Capitol Report: Disciplinary Oversight Committee's proposed budget increase problematic, says NJSBA; NJSBA weighs in on rule changes for civil arbitration, legal guardian background checks; YLD showcases generosity with MEND food and winter clothing drive, Wills for Heroes veteran estate planning events; Salas, Petrillo honored at annual judges reception; Board of Trustees backs two bills.

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November 28, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

This week's Capitol Report; NJSBA celebrates members by providing critical advice every lawyer should have; NJSBF offers educators an alternative to punitive school discipline through restorative justice.

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November 14, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

In this week's Bar Report: NJSBA-drafted bill on elective spousal share clears assembly; Top state policy makers to headline climate change conference; Manasquan husband and wife attorneys host charity polar plunge, raising $1.2 million; Hundreds gather at Mid-Year Meeting for fun, sun and learning; and NJSBA seeks feedback on attorney wellness.

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November 07, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

This week's Bar Report (NJSBA's measure on partnership and LLC revisions heard in Senate Commerce Committee); Hundreds take part in NJSBA Member Celebration Days; NJSBA seeks feedback on attorney wellness.

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October 31, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

In this week's Bar Report: NJSBA's 'Madden' Summit highlights concerns about assignment in right to counsel matters; the Board of Trustees advanced the Association's advocacy on attorney retainer agreements at its Oct. 14 meeting; and an interview with Seth Abrams, the new chair of the Internet and Computer Law Committee.

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October 24, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJSBA urges mandatory disclosure of breath test results in certain DWI cases; NJSBA to make amicus appearance in Supreme Court case on sexual assault statute of limitations.

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October 17, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJSBA's Right to Counsel Implementation Committee is hosting a Summit on Oct. 26 on how to implement assignments such that indigent defendants receive effective counsel; Chancery Division judges and clerks took part in a reception at New Jersey Law Center; Diversity Summit looks at ways to define real progress; Minorities in the Profession Section celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month; Putting Lawyers First Task Force seeks information concerning ethics and fee arbitration systems.

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October 10, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

This week's Capitol Report. NJSBF accepting works for statewide art competition. Distinguished civil trial attorneys, judge honored at McLaughlin Awards. NJSBA Member Celebration Days offer free training events, job fair.

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October 03, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Prior PTIs for cannabis offenses should not be a bar for future PTI. NJSBA Board of Trustees supports slate of bills before Legislature. New Jersey Housing Justice Corps fellows train at Law Center. 75th anniversary of NJ Constitution celebrated in 'New Jersey Lawyer.' NJSBA Nominating Committee seeks candidate for vacant seat as At-Large Trustee

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