The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting and Convention offers a unique chance for civil law practitioners to improve and expand their practice. Attorneys and legal professionals in the civil space can choose from 21 available educational programs that cover the latest trends in civil law. Whether it’s the jury and trial process, insurance defense, sexual abuse cases, product liability or appellate advocacy, there’s a topic for every civil law practitioner to gain valuable knowledge and insight.
The Annual Meeting and Convention will feature over 100 continuing legal education programs with jurists from every level of the bench and hundreds of practitioners who are top in their field. Attendees can earn up to 16 CLE credits. Visit njsba.com to learn more and register.
Check out the full slate of programs from the civil track:
Avoiding Affidavit of Merit Pitfalls - Thursday, May 16
The Affidavit of Merit Statute has a simple premise of weeding out frivolous litigation while permitting meritorious ones to go forward. But the statute has become a trap for the unwary. Learn about the latest updates affecting medical malpractice, nursing home malpractice as well as other professional negligence matters.
Chancery 2024: Litigation in the Fast Lane – Thursday, May 16
Chancery practice in New Jersey often involves litigating high stakes matters at an expedited pace requiring lawyers to be equipped with the agility and skills to achieve results for their clients. This program will provide practitioners with useful tools to succeed in this exciting arena and will touch on the hot topics that the Chancery courts are handling in 2024.
Civil Trial Bench-Bar Conference – Friday, May 17
This annual program brings together judges and attorneys to discuss the key issues facing practitioners in the field.
Current Trends in Federal Cybercrime Investigations, Prosecutions, and Disruptions – Wednesday, May 15
The panel will explore the current cybercrime threat landscape, offering insight into the types of cybercrime investigations and prosecutions being conducted by federal law enforcement and providing a case study of a recent investigation and disruption of one of the largest ransomware variants in the world.
Data Privacy and Security in New Jersey: What You Need to Know – Wednesday, May 15
The program will also explore the new NJ statute on data privacy and security and discuss how to navigate the coordination of compliance efforts with various state privacy statutes. Even more, find out about the artificial intelligence angle of this new law that will extend to issues like governance, bias, contracting and more.
Hot Topics in Civil Litigation – Thursday, May 16
This popular yearly program returns with important 2024 updates on the hottest topics in civil trial practice and procedure, ranging from ethics to social media discovery.
Hot Topics in Insurance Defense – Thursday, May 16
Join for the latest updates on insurance defense, including the view from the bench; a discussion about care plans and economic experts; defending sexual abuse cases filed where abuse happened years ago; and the DiFiroe v. Tomo Pezic decision that addresses what parties can attend a Defense Medical Exam.
How Appealing: Tricks of the Trade in Appellate Practice – Thursday, May 16
Join esteemed appellate jurists and practitioners as they present a seminar in which they highlight the best practices for representing your clients on appeal.
Implicit Bias in the Discovery and Jury Trial Process – Wednesday, May 15
In this seminar, earn diversity, ethics, and inclusion credits while helping you to address implicit bias in the civil litigation process. Understand how potential jurors have implicit bias, and how you can present your case in a manner to avoid or address potential biases.
Mental Health Diversion Program: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know – Thursday, May 16
Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed into law a measure that will help ensure each county in the state has a mental health diversion program, meant to help people who come into contact with the criminal law system who have also have a mental health diagnosis.
Navigating Childhood Sexual Abuse Cases in 2024 – Thursday, May 16
This panel will discuss the landmark CSAA amendments from legislator’s perspective, TCA, CSAA, Charitable Immunity. Experienced practitioners will discuss all aspects of handling a sex abuse case.
New Jersey False Claims Act – Thursday, May 16
New Jersey just amended its False Claims Act. Get the state and federal viewpoint and hear about the criminal aspects, as well.
Now Daubert, Now What? – Wednesday, May 15
The state Supreme Court recently adopted in State v. Olenowski a state law version of the Daubert framework to evaluate the admissibility of expert testimony in criminal cases under N.J.R.E. 702. In this presentation, a panel will discuss the traditional use of forensic science in criminal and quasi-criminal cases in federal and state courts.
Products Liability Hot Topics and Practice Tips – Wednesday, May 15
This presentation will provide an overview of products liability litigation trends focused on the healthcare, life sciences industries, and pharma space.
Recent GDPR Updates: What You Need to Know – Wednesday, May 15
In 2021, key updates were made to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). During this panel, we will discuss the implications of the most recent changes including how it impacts your practice and your clients' business.
Sittin’ in with the DJs… With a Little Help from an MJ and AJ – 2024 Edition – Wednesday, May 15
There are important differences between state and federal civil practice. Join federal district court and magistrate judges and a retired Superior Court assignment judge in a candid dialogue about some of the most important distinctions between the two systems.
Tackling Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: Updates from the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller – Thursday, May 16
Hear from the state’s Acting Comptroller and members of his leadership team on how the independent government agency operates. From investigations into Medicaid fraud and police training to enforcing public bidding and contract law, OSC has broad oversight authority over the Executive Branch agencies and public spending.
The Intersectionality Between Family Law and Civil Law – Thursday, May 16
A discussion between family lawyers and civil lawyers, about practice areas that overlap into both the civil and family section. Tevis Claims / Per Quod Claims. How to plead these in family court pleadings and more.
Updates from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office – Thursday, May 16
Hear the latest from lead attorneys in the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office about the priorities the office is pursuing in a program led by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.
Your Adversary Did What? Exploring the Line Between Zealous Advocacy and Outrageous Conduct in Depositions – Thursday, May 16
This panel will consider the rules of conduct in deposition under the federal and state rules, using real-life examples of conduct in depositions that necessitated court intervention. In addition to discussing the governing rules, panelists will discuss how to best respond (if at all) to conduct that tests the bounds of advocacy and civility.