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The December issue of New Jersey Lawyer dives into the broad spectrum of investigations in the legal world and the commonalities they share. The edition, published by the New Jersey State Bar Association, features six articles on the many circumstances that trigger an investigation, including employee complaints, law enforcement action and inquiries from regulators. Nearly every organization has, at one time or another, faced the need to conduct, participate in or respond to an investigation, according to Susan L. Nardone, the special editor for the November issue. The edition aims to explore both the recent developments in the world of investigations and ...

For the first time in 25 years, New Jersey Lawyer has dedicated an edition to the far-reaching effects of land use law the state. The August 2023 issue, published by the New Jersey State Bar Association, explores land use and its connection to economic growth, storm planning and diversity, with contributions from key land use lawyers. Topics in the edition address the advent of cannabis stores and the zoning rules that govern them, the strength of New Jersey’s law that prevents discriminatory land use and how commercial farms can add revenue by hosting special occasions. The edition includes a Q&A with retired New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Barry ...

The February 2023 edition of New Jersey Lawyer is the first in a two-part series dedicated to helping people and communities access justice. The issue, published by the New Jersey State Bar Association, is a collaboration between the NJSBA’s Pro Bono Committee and the New Jersey Lawyer Editorial Board to address themes of equality under the law, a person’s right to counsel and pro bono work. The interest from the NJSBA community to contribute articles was so overwhelming that the Editorial Board decided to run two consecutive issues of the magazine devoted to the topic. Some of the articles cover incarcerating non-violent criminal defendants ...

This article is a lightly edited excerpt from NJSBA President Jeralyn L. Lawrence’s column in New Jersey Lawyer. It is hard to believe, but six months have passed since my installation in May. There is so much work underway and yet to be done, and it has been a pleasure and privilege to serve as your president. As we rocket ever forward to a new year and new adventures, please allow me to share a brief update of what I, and the Association, have been up to in our efforts to improve the profession. The Putting Lawyers First Task Force has spent the summer and fall digging into issues that are major drivers of stress in the profession. It has gathered information ...

The October 2022 issue of New Jersey Lawyer celebrates the 75th anniversary of the state’s constitution. The special issue, a publication of the New Jersey State Bar Association, features 13 articles that offer commentary from some of New Jersey’s leading legal practitioners on matters relating to the state constitution. It also includes an article from New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner on tips for a persuasive oral argument and appellate advocacy. Much has changed even in the last quarter century of U.S. state constitutional law, a time that saw the public, interest groups, politicians, judges and lawyers take greater interest in state constitutions ...

Writing an article for the New Jersey State Bar Association’s law flagship magazine is a great way to feature your expertise. As an NJSBA member and an author, you can provide a thorough analysis of a topic of law while producing published work to share with your friends, colleagues and clients. New Jersey Lawyer takes deep dives into specific areas of law through each special issue. In 2023, it will feature Access to Justice, Employment and Workplace, Land Use, Animal Law and Estate Planning. The magazine also plans to kick off 2024 with a look at Technology and Law Firm Practice Management. The magazine’s editorial board seeks authors on these topics, ...