Municipal Law

NJ Supreme Court Addresses Application of Open Public Records Act to Electronically Stored Information

NJ Supreme Court Addresses Application of Open Public Records Act to Electronically Stored Information
Decision Allows for Easier Access to Data Earlier this week, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a decision which will require public agencies, including municipalities, throughout New Jersey to respond to requests for, and potentially to compile lists or reports containing, electronic information stored by the public agency.  On June 20, 2017, the New Jersey Supreme...
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Andrew Ball, Firm Blog, Municipal Law
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Conflict of Interest: Two New and Critical Questions for Governing Body Members

Conflict of Interest: Two New and Critical Questions for Governing Body Members
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...
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Municipal Law, Rebecca Carvalho
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Not All Documents Need To Be Open Before An Open Public Meeting

Not All Documents Need To Be Open Before An Open Public Meeting
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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Business Law and Litigation, Municipal Law, Rebecca Carvalho
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