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Deadline for NJ Municipalities to Participate in SEC’s Continuing Disclosure Initiative Approaching

On September 2, 2014 By Sheri Siegelbaum

The deadline is approaching for New Jersey municipalities to participate in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) compliance initiative involving continuing disclosure requirements related to outstanding bonds and other securities. SEC’s Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperation Initiative is intended to address what the agency views as “potentially widespread violations of the

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NJ Supreme Court Rules Faulkner Act Violation Warrants Award of Attorneys Fees

On August 29, 2014January 14, 2019 By Donald Scarinci

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently addressed the role of the clerk in determining whether referendum petitions meet the requirements of the Faulkner Act, as well the repercussions for exceeding that authority. In a precedential ruling, the panel held that the City of Hoboken Clerk lacked the discretion to prevent

NJ Municipality to Pay $1.4 Million to Resolve Bar Owner’s First Amendment Claims

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New Brunswick to Pay $1.4 Million to Resolve Bar Owner’s First Amendment Claims

On August 26, 2014August 27, 2014 By Kara Kaczynski

The City of New Brunswick impermissibly blocked a bar owner’s efforts to open a restaurant and sports bar to be named “Buck Foston’s,” according to a New Jersey jury. It awarded plaintiff Lawrence D. Blatterfein more than $1.5 million for the violation of his First Amendment rights. The Facts of

Categories : Constitutional LawTags : New Jersey Constitutional Law New Jersey Open Public Records ActLeave a comment

Court Rules Atlantic City Internal Affairs Files Are Discoverable

On August 20, 2014June 29, 2022 By Angelo Auteri

In Groark v. Timek, a New Jersey federal judge issued a ruling that has the potential to destroy the confidential nature of internal affairs files. The ruling will compel not only Atlantic City internal affairs files to be produced for the named defendant officers, but also all other officers. Further,

Categories : NJ Supreme Court Reporter Public ContractsTags : New Jersey public bidding law New Jersey public contractsLeave a comment

NJ Supreme Court Rules Agency Properly Awarded Contract to Lowest Bidder

On August 19, 2014January 14, 2019 By mdelosRios

The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently ruled that the New Jersey Division of Property Management and Construction (Division) acted properly when it awarded a contract for the lease of office space to the lowest bidder. The state’s highest court also concluded that the Director of the Division correctly determined

Categories : NJ Supreme Court Reporter Open Public Records ActTags : Attorney-client privilege Common interest rule New Jersey Open Public Records Act OPRALeave a comment

NJ Supreme Court Rules Common Interest Rule Applies to OPRA Requests

On August 15, 2014March 18, 2019 By Sheri Siegelbaum

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently addressed what happens when the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and attorney-client privilege intersect. In O’Boyle v. Borough of Longport, the state’s highest court specifically addressed the application of the common interest rule to litigation documents requested under OPRA and the common

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Proposed Bill Would Eliminate Awards of Punitive Damages Against NJ Municipalities

On August 12, 2014August 11, 2014 By Donald Scarinci

Recently proposed legislation could reduce the legal costs of New Jersey municipalities. Assembly Bill Number 2997 would eliminate awards of punitive damages against municipalities as well as employees of municipalities acting within the scope or under color of their office, employment, or agency. In a civil lawsuit, compensatory damages are

Assembly Advances Municipal Funding Restitution Bill

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Gov. Christie Signs Bill Extending Arbitration Interest Cap

On August 8, 2014August 7, 2014 By cabreu

On June 24, 2014, Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill that extends the cap on how much compensation arbitrators can award police and firefighters who have reached a contract negotiation impasse with their local municipalities. The law (A-3424) took effect immediately and is retroactive to April 2, 2014. Under existing

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