Latest Judicial Announcements:
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit: https://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey: https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/
- June 9, 2021: Extension of Standing Order 21-03: Video Conferencing and Teleconferencing for Criminal Proceedings Under the CARES Act
- May 20, 2021: Phase IV Protocol
- May 19, 2021 Standing Order 21-04: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 (Fourth Extension)
- May 19, 2021: Phase 4 Reopening Update
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey: http://www.njb.uscourts.gov/
AFBNJ CORONAVIRUS RESOURCE CENTER
The Association of the Federal Bar Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center has been created to help our members, and all of those in the legal community, address the impact of the coronavirus on your business and life.
The coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate, causing major disruption to all of us both professionally and personally. The effects of this crisis are not only in the present but will extend into the future. Some of us may have health issues, suffer from some form of depression, some may have lost their savings, and others have lost or may lose their jobs. This Resource Center is designed to provide some information to help guide you as you navigate the impact of this crisis on your business and personal life.
The AFBNJ hopes you find it helpful, and wishes you nothing but safety and good health.
Latest Information on the Coronavirus:
New Jersey Department of Health: https://www.nj.gov/health/
World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/
Key Numbers and Links for Medical Assistance and Economic Relief Assistance:
Call: 2 – 1 – 1
Text: NJCOVID to 898-211 ; Text: your zip code to 898-211 for live text assistance
United Way’s COVID19 Economic Relief Fund : 1-866-211-9966
Key Numbers for Mental Health Assistance:
Help is Available through the National Alliance on Mental Illness:
- Disaster Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-289-4357
- Crisis Text Line: text NAMI to 741741
Classifieds Ads:
Law firms, this is your opportunity, to place ads for new hires (full time, part time, temp hires, at any level or position within your organization) here on the AFBNJ Resource Page free of charge. Our goal is provide a forum to help attorneys seeking work during this crisis as well as law firms. If you would like to place an ad, please email [email protected].
State of NJ COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal: https://jobs.covid19.nj.gov/
Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance Hiring: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/563261000
WHO WE ARE
Attorneys who practice in the District of New Jersey’s three federal vicinages — Newark, Trenton, and Camden — comprise the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey. In 1971, the AFBNJ was launched through the efforts of distinguished attorneys and judges.
WHAT WE DO
Our founders recognized a need for connecting the federal bench and bar in the District of New Jersey. The AFBNJ offers attorneys, both new and experienced, opportunities to network and share their views on matters of federal practice.
EVENTS WE HOST
Our annual Judicial Conference, Brennan Awards, Brown Bag Seminar Luncheons and Young Lawyers Networking events strengthen the relationship between the federal bench and bar in the District of New Jersey.