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Supreme court of new jersey
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The authors restates the policy established by prior directives regarding attorneys' requests for excusal from trial commitments because of conflicts with their obligations as officers, trustees, or members of the New Jersey State Bar Association.Abstract:
This Directive restates the policy established by prior directives regarding attorneys' requests for excusal from trial commitments because of conflicts with their obligations as officers, trustees, or members of the New Jersey State Bar Association. It supersedes Directive # 9-97 and all prior directives on this subject (including Directives # 5-97 and # 3-85). It is being issued because of some apparent uncertainty as to the continued validity of the previously stated policy.read more
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