yes Larry.  I was qualified as a mediator in 2008 and since that time the rule has required the 4 hours each year.  the Office of Public Defender Dispute Resolution Section offers many dates during the year and also Union County civil division usually puts on a free one in May each year.  I also took an NJICLE mediation seminar last year that qualified for the 4 hours.

I received the same form and sent it back yesterday.

First I have heard of it.

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Hi Bob--although the Rule has  been in place as Alice indicated-- it seems that this is the first time we have been asked to prove compliance.

First I have heard of it.

Robert E. Goldstein, Esq.
Drescher & Cheslow, P.A.

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Ditto, except I haven't been on the roster for several decades. Nobody breathed a word about this until the notice came out. ICLE is offering an on-demand course "Ethics for Advocates and Neutrals in Alternative Dispute Resolution" but it's only 3.3 hours. Dang. Double dang. What can be done??

Pamela M. Copeland, Esq.

Certified Matrimonial Attorney

Divorce and Family Mediator

Collaborative Professional

775 Mountain Blvd., Suite 208

Watchung, NJ 07069

[email protected]

www.CopelandLawNJ.com

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Thanx, Judy, but that doesn't help those of us who were clueless prior to this notice. It is supposed to be returned by Sunday, January 31, 2916, unless, as suggested, a grace period is implemented.

In my prior post I forgot to add that I was thrilled to fill out the first page of that notice to correct my contact info – half of which is incorrect despite my multiple efforts to fix it – and also my choice of counties. Hudson?! I don't even know the way there!! It's right next to the Hunterdon check-off box on the form and they both start with "H" . . . . . Then, like Curt, I turned it over and repeat, Dang! Double Dang! What can be done??

Pamela M. Copeland, Esq.

Certified Matrimonial Attorney

Divorce and Family Mediator

Collaborative Professional

775 Mountain Blvd., Suite 208

Watchung, NJ 07069

[email protected]

www.CopelandLawNJ.com

908-561-6800

908-561-6801 (fax)

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Thanx, Judy, but that doesn't help those of us who were clueless prior to this notice. It is supposed to be returned by Sunday, January 31, 2916, unless, as suggested, a grace period is implemented.

In my prior post I forgot to add that I was thrilled to fill out the first page of that notice to correct my contact info – half of which is incorrect despite my multiple efforts to fix it – and also my choice of counties. Hudson?! I don't even know the way there!! It's right next to the Hunterdon check-off box on the form and they both start with "H" . . . . . Then, like Curt, I turned it over and repeat, Dang! Double Dang! What can be done??

Pamela M. Copeland, Esq.

Certified Matrimonial Attorney

Divorce and Family Mediator

Collaborative Professional

775 Mountain Blvd., Suite 208

Watchung, NJ 07069

[email protected]

www.CopelandLawNJ.com

908-561-6800

908-561-6801 (fax)

Like us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/cnwalz3

Ditto, except I haven't been on the roster for several decades. Nobody breathed a word about this until the notice came out. ICLE is offering an on-demand course "Ethics for Advocates and Neutrals in Alternative Dispute Resolution" but it's only 3.3 hours. Dang. Double dang. What can be done??

Pamela M. Copeland, Esq.

Certified Matrimonial Attorney

Divorce and Family Mediator

Collaborative Professional

775 Mountain Blvd., Suite 208

Watchung, NJ 07069

[email protected]

www.CopelandLawNJ.com

908-561-6800

908-561-6801 (fax)

Like us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/cnwalz3

Another money grab. Citizens of the Bar, unite!

Robert E. Goldstein, Esq.
Drescher & Cheslow, P.A.

610 Bridge Plaza Drive

Manalapan, NJ 07726

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Fax (732) 972-0038
E-mail: [email protected]
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The question I have is what CLE qualifies.  The categories in the form we just received are very broad and not found on the CLE Certificate of Attendance forms that we all receive after attending a seminar. The form just received from the Family Practice Division requests that we certify that we've completed CLE in "ethical issues associated with mediation practice, program guidelines and/or case management."  The form than asks (in an almost contradictory way) to list the CLE taken and categorize it as either (1) "Case Management Skills" or (2) "Mediation and Negotiation Concepts and Skills."  These categories are found nowhere on Certificate of Attendance received after attending a seminar. The Certificate of Attendance simply states the format of the seminar and then breaks down the number of credits applicable to either "CLE credits" or "Ethics/Professionalism credits".  The Certificate of Attendance also states what substantive areas the course qualifies for including the following: civil trial law, workers' comp law, criminal trial law, municipal court law and matrimonial law.  In my humble opinion, almost all matrimonial CLE includes one or both of the following: (1) "Case Management Skills" and (2) "Mediation and Negotiation Concepts and Skills."