Bridgegate internal investigation procedure questioned by Federal Court

On December 18, 2015
Criminal and Government Agency Defense, Rebecca Carvalho

Judge Wigenton of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey granted a motion to quash a subpoena in the Bridgegate criminal case that sought the drafts and metadata of interview memoranda taken by Governor Christie’s attorneys, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (“Gibson Dunn”). Even though she granted the motion, the Judge […]

Conflict of Interest: Two New and Critical Questions for Governing Body Members

On October 21, 2015
Municipal law, Rebecca Carvalho

If you are a municipal governing body or board member, you need to constantly assess potential conflicts of interest and whether you have a disqualifying interest that would prohibit you from considering a land use ordinance or application. Failure to do so could cause your municipality to be embroiled in litigation and can void the […]

Not All Documents Need To Be Open Before An Open Public Meeting

On August 21, 2015
Business law and litigation, Municipal law, Rebecca Carvalho

News for public board members (and their audiences): the Sunshine Law does not require public bodies to make all documents referenced in their agendas available to the public prior to a meeting. A recent published decision by the Appellate Division,Opderbeck v. Midland Park Board of Education, No. A-2520-13T3, reversed a decision by the trial court […]

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Bridgegate internal investigation procedure questioned by Federal Court

Conflict of Interest: Two New and Critical Questions for Governing Body Members

Not All Documents Need To Be Open Before An Open Public Meeting