Blank Rome State + Local Tax partner Mitchell A. Newmark, of counsel Joshua M. Sivin, and associate Christopher M. Lash will serve as panelists at the New Jersey State Bar Association New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s (“NJICLE”) 2026 New Jersey State and Local Tax Day: A Legislative and Case Law Update, being held online on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT.

About the Program

Recent legislative changes and new court decisions are reshaping New Jersey state and local tax law. Attendees will learn the practical impact of significant legislation, and how to apply them to get the best results. New Jersey tax practitioners and judges will also share the most important recent trends in case law.

Beyond the statutory updates, panels will detail how to navigate emerging issues in state and local taxation, including how to interpret recent court decisions to handle these claims with confidence.

Mitchell, Josh, and Christopher’s session, “National SALT Litigation Update,” will take place from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EDT.

About the Session

This panel will discuss important tax case developments and trends in New Jersey and around the country.

Panelists:

  • Hon. Mala Sundar, Presiding Judge of the Tax Court
  • Hon. Jill Clark McNally, Judge
  • Mitchell A. Newmark, Esq., Blank Rome
  • Joshua M. Sivin, Blank Rome
  • Christopher M. Lash, Blank Rome

Other New Jersey State and Local Tax Day topics include:

  • Corporation Business Tax—Current Issues and Updates
  • AI and Emerging Technologies—SUT
  • New Jersey Tax Best Practices—Corporate Transaction and Due Diligence
  • Process and Procedures—The Litigation Life-Cycle

NJ, NY, and PA CLE credit is available.

For more information, please visit the event webpage.