The Assembly recently passed legislation that would prohibit public agencies from incorporating confidentiality provisions into settlement agreements with a whistleblower. Assembly Bill No. 4243 also provides that such settlements constitute public records. Assemblyman John McKeon introduced the bill in response to a settlement agreement in which the state agreed to
The ability to send a text message to summon emergency services could potentially save thousands of lives. However, it is not yet a reality in most parts of the country because enabling text-to-911 requires dispatch centers to overhaul their technology. On the national level, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is
New Jersey municipalities may soon have legal redress when another entity uses its insignia or official seal without authorization. Bipartisan legislation is currently pending that directs the Secretary of State to promulgate rules and regulations governing the use of the seal of a local unit. As highlighted by the bill’s
