Anti-bulling law, individual rights, developments in Trenton, ethics and what it takes for female lawyers to join the bench on tap tomorrow at New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting

State’s legal community to gather at NJSBA conferences in Atlantic City

New Jersey Supreme Court justices, state legislators, and top legal experts will gather tomorrow, May 16, at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City.

Nominations Sought for Daniel J. O'Hern Award

The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law is soliciting nominations for the 2012 Daniel J. O’ Hern Award.

May 11 deadline for your CLE-Z Pass at Annual Meeting and Convention

Everyone registered for the Annual Meeting and Convention and/or the Solo and Small-Firm Conference by Friday, May 11 at noon will receive a bar-coded badge upon arrival at the NJSBA Registrationn Desk. The bar-coded badge acts as your CLE-Z Pass at all Annual Meeting and Convention and Solo and Small-Firm Conference CLE sessions. Registration after May 11 at noon entitles you to access all convention programs, however, sign-in will be required. Please note: The Solo and Small-Firm Conference is sold out.

Nominations being sought for Annual Pro Bono Award

The New Jersey State Bar Association's Pro Bono Committee is soliciting nominations for this year's NJSBA Annual Pro Bono Award.

Vote on Bylaw Amendments – NJSBA members get ballots today

The New Jersey State Bar Association is sending electronic ballots to its membership today for voting on bylaw amendments that seek to make the association’s election process smoother, more efficient and more transparent.

Several vie for trustee post in State Bar Association

Several veteran lawyers declared their intention to run for trustee spots made available when two board members received new positions.

New Jersey State Bar Association Opposes Merger of Rutgers-Camden Law School into Rowan University

The New Jersey State Bar Association opposes the proposed merger of Rutgers University School of Law-Camden into Rowan University. The NJSBA believes it will be harmful to the future of legal education in New Jersey and the viability of the bar in the southern part of the state.

State Bar Association Issues Alert About Scam

The New Jersey State Bar Association is issuing an alert to members and the public about a scam email campaign targeting attorneys and law firms, typically involving a prospective client looking for help with a collection or similar matter. Banking officials notified the state’s largest lawyers group of the scam, which targets attorney trust account funds.

Unlimited FDIC Coverage for IOLTA Accounts at any Bank until 12/31/12

IOLTA accounts will be fully guaranteed by FDIC insurance, without limit at all banks starting on January 1, 2011.