January 15, 2025

Hello friends,

Welcome to the latest issue of The NJSBA Docket, a bi-monthly bulletin with news from the legal community and Association highlights.

Be sure to check out the calendar for our lineup of educational offerings and networking opportunities. Here’s a primer of what we have in store for the coming weeks, as well as the latest court notices from the Judiciary:

News and Notices from the Courts

? The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey seeks qualified applicants for an appointment as U.S. Magistrate Judge.

? The 2025 electronic registration and payment application is now available for New Jersey attorneys. The deadline for registration and payment is Feb. 28.

? The Board on Attorney Certification set application deadlines in the following areas— Civil Trial, Criminal Trial, Matrimonial Law Certification, Workers’ Compensation Law Certification and Municipal Court Law. Certified attorneys whose certification expires 2025 must file an application for recertification by March 28.

? The Judiciary announced NJSBA member Candice L. Drisgula as the new district secretary for the District XI (Passaic County) Fee Arbitration Committee

Supreme and Appellate Decisions

?State v. Shaquan K. Knight (088970) (Essex County and Statewide)—The state Supreme Court affirmed the use of slow-motion video evidence to assist a jury.

?State of New Jersey vs. Yonathan Z. Seligman (Hudson County and Statewide)—The appellate panel denied an appeal to suppress evidence seized during a “knock and announce” warrant.

?Richard T. Berkoski, Etc. vs. Honda Motor Company, Ltd. (Camden County and Statewide)—A case on whether a motor vehicle is defectively designed if it does not include the latest driver-assistance technologies that are not mandated by federal or state law.

?Hoboken for Responsible Cannabis, Inc. vs. City of Hoboken Planning Board (Hudson County and Statewide)—A case regarding an application to operate a cannabis retail business.

?State of New Jersey vs. Jeremy Arrington (Essex County and Statewide)—A case concerning the insanity defense in New Jersey and whether defendants are permitted to testify at trial about their own allegedly insane mental state without accompanying expert testimony.

?Mirza M. Bulur vs. The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General (Cumberland County and Statewide)—The panel held that the Attorney General did not have the authority to supersede the daily operations of the Paterson Police Department.

NJSBA Members Made 2024 a Celebration of the Profession

The NJSBA and NJICLE reflect on the many meaningful programs and events that brought the legal community together in 2024. Check out this video reel of the diverse range of events we hosted last year, encompassing vibrant networking opportunities, engaging conferences and memorable receptions, all designed to enrich the experiences of our valued NJSBA members and volunteers.

2025 Family Law Symposium is the First Can’t-Miss Event of the Year

There’s still time to join nearly four dozen judges and legal experts at this premier family law event on Jan. 25 in New Brunswick. This is the opportunity to learn about how family law intersects with other practice areas, like estate planning, immigration, bankruptcy, real estate and LGBTQ+ matters. Find out everything you need to represent clients effectively, plus get up to date on the top 10 reported and unreported cases of 2024. Register today and earn up to 7.3 CLE credits.

Registration is Open for the 2025 NJSBA Diversity Summit

The NJSBA Diversity Summit is a must-attend educational and networking event on diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession. This year’s hybrid program on Jan. 28 will explore the national conversation around DEI, the challenges ahead and the outcomes that DEI policies, practices and procedures are aiming to achieve. Continuing legal education credits are available.

Experience Devils and Flyers Hockey While Networking with the NJSBA

Get ready for some good old-fashioned North Jersey-South Jersey rivalry. Network with NJSBA colleagues on Jan. 29 at the Prudential Center in Newark as the New Jersey Devils take on the Philadelphia Flyers. Tickets include a pre-game reception with snacks, beer, wine and soda. This event is open to NJSBA members and their guests. Every member can purchase a ticket for one additional guest.

Missed the MCLE Deadline? Get the Credits You Need With NJICLE

The New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s award-winning seminars can help satisfy your mandatory CLE requirement. Check out NJICLE’s extensive library of on-demand videos and programs today.

Whether you are a law student just starting out, a mid-career professional looking to reinvigorate your practice, or an experienced practitioner, the NJSBA has something for you. Join a powerful network of 16,000 legal professionals today.         

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