The New Jersey State Bar Association’s (NJSBA) governing body acted on several measures at its February 4 meeting.
The board supported Resolution 603, which is pending before the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates. The resolution urges the federal government to review processes and procedures used when determining veterans’ discharge upgrade petitions to ensure they are treated fairly. The position will be shared with the NJSBA’s delegates to the House of Delegates, which is scheduled to meet virtually Feb. 14.
The board approved the Election Committee’s recommendation to set a start date of March 21 for any contested election.
The board approved several hotel contracts for planned meetings, that include the 2022 Elder Law Retreat to be held March 23-25 at Wind Creek in Bethlehem, Pa; the 2022 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention to be held May 18-20 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City; the 2022 Environmental Law Forum to be held in June at the Icona Resort in Wildwood Crest; and the 2022 Mid-Year Meeting at the Casa Marina in Key West, Fla.
The board approved the NJSBA Criminal Law Section to give an annual award that recognizes and celebrates a practitioner who has demonstrated excellence and achievements in the field. Details about the award and eligibility will be announced soon.