The New Jersey State Bar Association, along with other professional legal groups in the state, are challenging a decision by a New Jersey Supreme Court ethics committee. This controversial decision prohibits New Jersey’s certified attorneys from paying referral fees to out-of-state lawyers.
This move has sparked a response from the legal fraternity in the state, with leading organizations taking a stand against it. It remains unclear how the issue will be resolved and what impact it will have on the legal community.
For information about the ongoing efforts and the implications of this ban, you can read more here.