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OPRA Decision Clarifies Exception for Proprietary Commercial or Financial Information

On March 5, 2013April 10, 2014 By Sheri Siegelbaum

A recent decision by the Appellate Division clarifies the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA) exception for proprietary commercial or financial information. The case also addresses what types of materials fall within the meaning of “underwriting rules” under N.J.S.A. 17:29A-46.2(b), which states that “underwriting rules” filed by insurers “shall

NJ Supreme Court Overturns Arbitration Award in Teacher Misconduct Case

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NJ Court Orders School Officials to Reimburse District for Legal Fees For Improper Lawsuit

On March 1, 2013April 10, 2014 By cabreu

The Appellate Division recently ordered two school officials to reimburse their district for legal fees when the school board improperly instituted legal action on their behalf. It concluded that a defamation lawsuit was not brought in the interest of the Elizabeth Board of Education, but rather, in the interest of

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Court Rules NJ Condemning Authorities Do Not Have to Negotiate With Mortgage Assignees

On February 26, 2013April 10, 2014 By Mark Follender

New Jersey still has a large inventory of foreclosed properties. As a result, many municipalities are seeking to condemn the properties for redevelopment and other purposes. In a recent decision, the Appellate Division clarified that that a New Jersey condemning authority is not obligated to negotiate with the assignee of

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Third Circuit Rules NJ Municipality Can Ban All Billboards

On February 22, 2013April 10, 2014 By Patrick J. McNamara

In a precedential ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a New Jersey municipality’s ordinance prohibiting billboards. The court specifically found that the total billboard ban did not violate free speech guarantees under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The Facts of the Case In

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Interplay Between NJ Statutes Determines Right to Auction Proceeds From Impounded Vehicles

On February 19, 2013April 10, 2014 By Sheri Siegelbaum

Ever wonder what happens to abandoned vehicles that are towed away? Ultimately, many are sold at public action by New Jersey municipalities. In Sevell’s Auto Body Co., Inc. v. Borough Of Roselle Park, the Appellate Division considered whether the businesses hired to tow and store the vehicles should benefit from

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NJ Local Finance Board Proposes New Rules to Make Sure Municipalities Pay Their Bills

On February 15, 2013April 10, 2014 By Kara Kaczynski

The New Jersey Division of Local Government Services Local Finance Board wants to make sure that counties and municipalities are paying their bills on time. It recently proposed two new rules that would alter the procedures for the payment of local unit debt obligations. According to the rule proposal, “Local

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Tips for New Jersey Municipalities Making OPRA Redactions

On February 12, 2013April 10, 2014 By Sheri Siegelbaum

When responding to a request under New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA), municipalities frequently seek to redact information that should not be disclosed. However, in order to avoid an improper denial of access complaint, it is important make sure that all OPRA redactions are not only performed properly but

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Amended OPMA Legislation Reintroduced

On February 8, 2013May 7, 2018 By cabreu

Changes could be in store for New Jersey’s open government laws in 2013. Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, D-Teaneck, recently reintroduced amendments to New Jersey’s Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). As we previously discussed on this New Jersey Government & Law Blog, Weinberg’s previous effort to amend the law stalled

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