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New Jersey Law Journal

'Inventing a New Judicial Crisis': Incoming NJSBA President Highlights Need to Support State Bench

"That pressure continues today while vacancies remain high, while those in power have declared the crisis is over, while simultaneously inventing a new judicial crisis. Last week, the association learned that the senate is considering a constitutional amendment that would shift control of Appellate Division to the governor and the senate," William H. Mergner Jr., co-managing partner at Leary, Bride, Mergner & Bongiovanni, said after being sworn in as NJSBA president.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'Delay Justice and Harm the Public': Chief Justice Warns Against Proposed Judicial Appointment Amendment at NJSBA Annual Conference

"The Appellate Division and the selection process both work well," Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said during his state of the judiciary address. "There does not appear to be a problem that needs fixing, let alone a problem so serious that it requires us to ask the citizens of New Jersey to amend the state constitution."
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'We Need to Pause It': Legislators Discuss Possible Constitutional Amendment Change on Judicial Appointments at NJSBA Conference

"Quite frankly, normally, I would be in favor of giving myself and other members of the Senate more power. Why wouldn't I? But on this issue, it is such an important and long-lasting issue for our court system that we need to pause it," Sen. Michael L. Testa Jr., R-Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland, said during a panel discussion at the NJSBA annual conference.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Supreme Court of Georgia Disbars 1 Attorney

The court issued 1 attorney discipline opinion on Tuesday.
1 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report — May 13, 2024

The NJSBA's weekly report.
18 minute read

New York Law Journal

Sotomayor, Speaking With Civics Students, Eyes AI's Impact on Law

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the world and will take dominance over many professions, the associate justice said.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

City Bar Recognizes Rwandan Genocide—and Lessons Learned—for 30-Year Anniversary Event

The event, held on April 17, featured appearances by genocide survivors Jacqueline Murekatete, founder of the Genocide Survivors Foundation; and Consolee Nishimwe, an author and human rights activist.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Defense Bar Calls for Monroe County DA's Resignation

An apology isn't enough, the group said, for District Attorney Sandra Doorley's behavior over a speeding ticket.
3 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

DSBA to Hold Bench and Bar Strategic Plan Update 2024

The Delaware Supreme Court, the Delaware Chapter of the American Constitution Society, and the Delaware State Bar Association (DSBA) are scheduled to hold a CLE titled "Tackling Access and Inclusivity: DE Bench and Bar Strategic Plan Update 2024" from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report — May 6, 2024

The NJSBA's weekly report.
15 minute read

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