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Capitol Report: Year-End Roundup - How NJSBA-Monitored Bills Fared in 2025

By Tom Nobile posted 2 days ago
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As the end of a two-year session came to a close, the New Jersey State Bar Association actively advocated on a number of bills in the waning days of lame duck. The NJSBA monitors almost 1,000 bills on behalf of its sections and committees, but many of the bills do not get past introduction. Below is a list of bills that the Association members actively advocated on at the State House in the past few months. S3772 (Lagana)/A5198 (Sampson) – Concerns valuation of board and lodging with respect to workers’ compensation This is an NJSBA-drafted bill that was introduced and passed in just over one year. The bill amends the workers’ compensation statute to ...
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Section Spotlight: How the Leadership and Experience Council Serves New Jersey Lawyers

By Tom Nobile posted 2 days ago
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The New Jersey State Bar Association offers 80 sections, committees and divisions for members to stay apprised of the latest trends in their specialty, shape legislation and become better attorneys for their practice and clients. The Leadership and Experience Council is a newly reimagined committee that brings together New Jersey’s most seasoned legal minds. Designed for attorneys looking to elevate the next chapter of their careers, the council provides resources, guidance and community for those considering new practice areas, transitioning into or out of public service or planning for retirement or firm succession. Alan F. Schwarz, who co-chairs the council ...
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Capitol Report: Supreme Court Declines to Expand Attorney’s Duty of Care to Non-Client, Consistent with NJSBA Advocacy

By NJSBA Staff posted 8 days ago
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The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled against expanding the duty of care owed to a non-client, aligning its opinion with the New Jersey State Bar Association’s amicus brief arguing that such a duty should be narrowly construed. The Court adopted as a test the provisions of Section 51 of the Restatement (Third) of the Law Governing Lawyers to determine whether a duty of care exists between an attorney and a non-client. NJSBA Second Vice President Diana Manning argued the matter of Christakos v. Boyadjis , Docket No. A-42-24), before the Court and authored the brief along with Benjamin J. DiLorenzo and Kyle A. Valente. “In formally adopting Section 51(2) and ...
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Members Seek Leadership Roles: Nominating Committee Will Interview Candidates Next Week

By NJSBA Staff posted 9 days ago
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The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Nominating Committee will conduct interviews of candidates seeking leadership positions next week. The interviews will be conducted at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick on Jan. 26 and 29. The candidates seeking leadership positions are: *denotes incumbents Executive Committee (one-year term) G. Glennon Troublefield – President-Elect Diana C. Manning - First Vice President Craig J. Hubert - Second Vice President Richard F. Klineburger III - Treasurer Secretary (one-year term) Alexandra V. Gallo Ayesha Krishnan Hamilton Joseph L. Linares County trustee (one seat for each county, each for a two-year ...
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Capitol Report: Assembly Committee Advances LLC Disclosure Bill

By NJSBA Staff posted 22 days ago
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The Assembly Commerce Committee advanced a bill that requires limited liability companies to disclose ownership information when submitting a deed for recording. S276 (Stack)/A1233 (Sauickie) is touted as a mechanism to disclose information on LLC-owned single-family homes intended for rental purposes so that there is a point of contact to enforce laws and deter illegal and unsafe practices. “The shield of anonymity afforded to LLCs can present significant challenges for tenants,” said bill sponsor Sen. Brian Stack. “It can make it more difficult for a tenant to understand who is responsible for services like building repairs or maintenance.” The New Jersey ...
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Don’t Miss These NJSBA Events in 2026

By NJSBA Staff posted 23 days ago
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From professional development classes, networking opportunities and trips with colleagues, the New Jersey State Bar Association offers something for attorneys of every practice area in 2026. Here is a sneak peek at some of the highlights – so far – on the 2026 calendar of NJSBA events and New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education programs. Visit the NJSBA and NJICLE websites to register. Look out for more events coming soon to the NJSBA’s online calendar, including the Mid-Year Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, and the NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City. NJSBA PracticeHQ Presents – Opening and Closing a Firm ...
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Distinguished Civil Practice Attorneys, Former Federal Judge Tapped for McLaughlin Awards

By NJSBA Staff posted 30 days ago
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The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Civil Trial Bar Section will host its annual James J. McLaughlin Award ceremony on Feb. 10 at The Park Chateau in East Brunswick. The awards recognize the highest standard of civility, legal competence and professionalism in the practice of civil law. This year’s honorees are retired U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey John J. Hughes, Kathleen M. Reilly and Frank A. Viscomi. New Jersey Appellate Division Presiding Judge Jack M. Sabatino will pay tribute to the trio and provide a keynote address. Mark your calendar – registration opens soon. Here are the honorees: Judge John J. Hughes Judge Hughes ...
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NJSBA Wrapped 2025: Looking Back on the Year’s Highlights from NJICLE

By NJSBA Staff posted 30 days ago
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This article is the fourth in a four-part series highlighting the year’s membership accomplishments, advocacy efforts, CLE and educational programs and the work of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation. Join us as we celebrate another year of fulfilling a shared mission – to improve the legal profession and advance the rule of law. This year proved once again why NJICLE is the best CLE provider in the state. The numbers speak volumes – in 2025, NJICLE awarded an impressive 123,500 CLE credits to legal professionals across New Jersey, with 34,320 attendees participating in live seminars and 7,800 viewers engaging with on-demand programs. NJICLE’s commitment to ...
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NJSBA Wrapped 2025: Looking Back on the Year’s Biggest Advocacy Highlights

By NJSBA Staff posted 12-15-2025
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This article is the second in a four-part series highlighting the year’s membership accomplishments, advocacy efforts, CLE and educational programs and the work of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation. Join us as we celebrate another year of fulfilling a shared mission – to improve the legal profession and advance the rule of law. Advocacy is a core function of the state bar. When the NJSBA acts as amicus curiae in pending cases before state and federal courts, it draws on the expertise of its sections and committees to prepare briefs and oral arguments. These cases address key issues affecting the legal profession and the justice system. In the state Legislature, ...
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NJSBA 2026 Annual Meeting - Calling All CLE Proposals

By NJSBA Staff posted 12-09-2025
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Planning is underway for the 2026 Annual Meeting and Convention. As always, we want members to be part of it. The Association is seeking proposals for continuing legal education seminars that will be a key part of the program at the convention, which is scheduled for May 13-15 at Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa in Atlantic City. Here is a portal to submit ideas . The deadline to submit programs for consideration is Friday, Jan. 9. Here are some important guidelines to keep in mind: All proposals will be reviewed by the Meeting Arrangements and Program Committee. Not every program will be accepted. The Association reserves the right to modify, combine ...
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NJSBA Warns of Phishing Scam Targeting Membership

By NJSBA Staff posted 12-02-2025
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The NJSBA is aware of spoofed emails circulating that purport to be from NJSBA leadership regarding a "confidential matter." These emails often originate from fake domains (e.g., ending in @njsba.sendcrp.com) and ask members to confirm their phone number. These are scams. Please check the sender's email address carefully – only emails from @njsba.com are official NJSBA communications . If you are unsure, do not reply – email our Customer Service team at [email protected] directly to verify. Read on for guidance on what to do with phishing emails. The scam looks like this : • Fake email from "njsba.com. sendrcp.com,” (notice the extra ...
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Making Time for Yourself and Your Family

By NJSBA Staff posted 12-01-2025
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The NJSBA's Member Assistance Program is a free confidential service that offers 24/7 phone, text or mobile access to a mental health professional with at least seven years of experience, who will provide individual counseling and connect members with a wellness library of more than 25,000 self-help resources. The program is available to all NJSBA members and those in their households. Get help today by calling 800-531-0200. The following article is from a newsletter by Charles Nechtem Associates, the program’s provider. Because of the stress of a typical work week, finding time for some fun and relaxation is usually difficult. Furthermore, it may seem ...
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NJSBA Board of Trustees Acts at November Meeting

By NJSBA Staff posted 11-26-2025
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The New Jersey State Bar Association’s governing body took key actions to support its members and advance the organization’s mission during its November meeting. The Board supported submitting additional comments opposing the Court’s budget proposal to raise the annual attorney registration fee by $27, bringing it to $294. If approved, the increase would fund additional staffing at the Disciplinary Oversight Committee tied to establishing the Attorney Regulatory Board, as well as rising costs at the Board of Bar Examiners driven by inflation and testing expenses. The NJSBA previously expressed concerns in 2023 and 2024 that raising the attorney registration ...
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The Keys to Healthy Family and Work Relationships

By NJSBA Staff posted 11-26-2025
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Effective communication is essential for strong relationships. Lawyers are naturally skilled communicators, whether in court, drafting briefs and contracts or managing client interactions. Yet the demands and adversarial nature of their profession can spill into their personal lives, making their conversations at work and home more contentious and straining those relationships. To help lawyers strengthen relationships with family and colleagues, the New Jersey State Bar Association offered a free online seminar on maintaining healthy connections without stress. The program was provided through the NJSBA Member Assistance Program , a free member benefit that ...
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Capitol Report: NJSBA-Drafted Workers Compensation Bill Advances

By NJSBA Staff posted 11-20-2025
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A bill that would amend the valuation of board and lodging in workers compensation claims passed the state Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee last week, moving it one step closer to law. S3772 (Lagana)/A5198 (Sampson) aligns compensation of board and lodging to market rate unless another rate is fixed at the time of hiring. The New Jersey State Bar Association drafted the bill to update the current amount of $25 per week, which had not been amended since 1966. The NJSBA recommended amendments to not only ensure adequate compensation to injured workers whose compensation includes room and board, but also to ensure the legislation did not need to be ...
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NJSBA Announces Fellows for 2025-2026 Leadership Academy

By NJSBA Staff posted 11-19-2025
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The New Jersey State Bar Association is proud to announce a talented class of 14 fellows for the Association’s 2025–2026 Leadership Academy. The fellows represent an accomplished assemblage of attorneys, spanning diverse practice areas in the private and public sectors. Through the academy, the group will attend a year of programming to develop leadership skills, including a wide array of classes on topics such as improving communication, the legislative process, public-sector law, issues confronting the profession, the New Jersey business landscape and more. “Every year, the NJSBA has the privilege of welcoming a distinguished group of lawyers poised to ...
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Capitol Report: Supreme Court Considers Attorney Registration Fee Increase

By NJSBA Staff posted 11-13-2025
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The Supreme Court is requesting comments on its budget proposal that calls for a $27 increase in the annual attorney registration fee. The proposed $294 fee reflects a request from the Disciplinary Oversight Committee (DOC), which funds the Office of Attorney Ethics and the Office of Board Counsel, and from the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE). The DOC says in a narrative accompanying its budget documents that the increase in funding “is necessary to cover the anticipated staffing costs associated with the creation of the ARB [Attorney Regulatory Board].” The ARB is a new board responsible for adjudicating petitions for readmission following disbarment, as well ...
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Seven Tips to Enjoy (Not Dread) Holidays with Your Family

By NJSBA Staff posted 11-11-2025
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The NJSBA's Member Assistance Program is a free confidential service that offers 24/7 phone, text or mobile access to a mental health professional with at least seven years of experience, who will provide individual counseling and connect members with a wellness library of more than 25,000 self-help resources. The program is available to all NJSBA members and those in their households. Get help today by calling 800-531-0200. The following article is from a newsletter by Charles Nechtem Associates, the program’s provider. Everywhere you look, there are reminders that the holidays are supposed to be a time for smiling families to gather around a perfectly ...
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Capitol Report: Mikie Sherrill Wins Governor’s Seat; Coattails Bring More Attorneys to the Assembly

By NJSBA Staff posted 11-06-2025
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Congresswoman, U.S. Navy veteran, and former federal prosecutor Mikie Sherrill defeated Jack Ciattarelli to become the second woman elected governor of New Jersey. Along with Sherrill, four attorneys join the Assembly with one race too close to call. Sherrill, who represents the 11th Congressional District (Essex, Morris and Passaic counties), is the author of the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act, which created protections and funding for federal judges. The bill was named after the son of New Jersey District Court Judge Esther Salas, who was shot to death during an attack on Judge Salas at her home by an aggrieved attorney. The New Jersey ...
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NJSBA Board of Trustees Acts at October Meeting

By NJSBA Staff posted 11-03-2025
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The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Board of Trustees took key actions to support its members and advance the organization’s mission during its October meeting. The Board approved the contract for the 2026 Environmental Law Forum at ICONA Avalon, scheduled for June 26–30, 2026. It also endorsed agreements for the 2027, 2028, and 2029 Annual Meetings at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. In leadership news, the Board appointed Dominic DiYanni as chair of the Local Government Law Section. DiYanni, who previously served as second vice-chair, plans to revitalize the section with new CLE programming, regular meetings and networking ...
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