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Collins Prevails in Lawsuit Challenging Overbroad OPRA Redactions

by | September 28, 2024 | KMC Blog | 0 Comments

KMC Partner Michael L. Collins successfully represented a plaintiff that challenged the overbroad redactions that a public entity made to legal invoices that he requested under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). The left image shows the overbroad redactions that the...

KMC in the News: Moench Wins Removal of Non-Resident Councilmember

by | September 14, 2024 | KMC Blog | 0 Comments

In what the New Jersey Globe characterized as a "big win for election lawyer Matthew Moench," the KMC Partner obtained the immediate removal of Atlantic City Councilman Muhammed “Anjum” Zia from his 5th Ward Seat for failing to meet the residency requirements...

KMC in the News: Collins Files Challenge to Constitutionality of Fourth Round Affordable Housing Law

by | September 14, 2024 | KMC Blog | 0 Comments

  On Monday September 9, 2024, KMC Partner Michael L. Collins filed a lawsuit on behalf of nine municipalities - led by the Borough of Montvale - that challenges the constitutionality of the Fourth Round affordable housing law. The lawsuit brings both substantive...

Attorney Mark Taylor Joins King, Moench & Collins LLP

by | July 23, 2024 | KMC Blog | 0 Comments

King, Moench & Collins LLP ("KMC") is excited to announce that Mark Taylor, Esq. has joined the firm as Counsel. Mark brings over a decade of legal experience specializing in complex commercial litigation. Mark will be based out of the firm's Red Bank office,...

New OPRA Law Provides Improved Access to Election Records and Data

by | June 6, 2024 | KMC Blog | 0 Comments

  Yesterday, Governor Murphy signed P.L. 2024, c. 16 into law, which makes several reforms to the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq. While there has been significant public discussion about some of the more controversial provisions, there has been...

KMC in the News: Moench Elected to Republican Mayor’s Association Advisory Board

by | April 7, 2024 | KMC Blog | 0 Comments

KMC Partner Matthew C. Moench, who serves as Mayor of Bridgewater, was recently elected to the Republican Mayors Association Advisory Board. “It is an honor to have been elected to the RMA Advisory Board,” said Mayor Matthew Moench. “I applaud Mayor Johnson for...

Client Alert: Proposed Changes to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA)

by | April 7, 2024 | KMC Blog | 0 Comments

The New Jersey Legislature is currently considering a bill (S-2930) that would substantially overhaul the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq. This legislation would have consequences for both citizens and municipal records custodians alike, and have...

KMC in the News: Moench Files Election Contest Trial Covered by NBC4 New York

by | February 27, 2024 | KMC Blog | 0 Comments

KMC Partner Matthew Moench recently brought an election contest concerning an election for municipal office that was reported on by NBC4 New York. The trial was covered during the evening newscast, with a news article and the video news story posted here. Election...

Client Alert: Recent Court Decision Requires Public School Officials and Employees to Promptly Notify District to Receive Indemnification Against Civil Claims

by | January 6, 2024 | KMC Blog | 0 Comments

Under New Jersey law, school officials and employees are generally entitled to indemnification and coverage for legal costs that they may incur as part of a civil or administrative action brought against them. This could include tenure charges or actions before the...

Client Alert: KMC Wins Verdict Affirming Denial of Request for Police Body Worn Camera Video

by | January 4, 2024 | KMC Blog | 0 Comments

KMC Partner Peter J. King recently obtained a precedential Appellate Division decision that affirmed a municipality’s denial of an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and common law request seeking certain police body worn camera (BWCs) videos involving sexual misconduct...

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Collins Prevails in Lawsuit Challenging Overbroad OPRA Redactions

Sep 28, 2024

KMC Partner Michael L. Collins successfully represented a plaintiff that challenged the overbroad redactions that a public entity made to legal invoices that he requested under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). The left image shows the overbroad redactions that the...

KMC in the News: Moench Wins Removal of Non-Resident Councilmember

Sep 14, 2024

In what the New Jersey Globe characterized as a "big win for election lawyer Matthew Moench," the KMC Partner obtained the immediate removal of Atlantic City Councilman Muhammed “Anjum” Zia from his 5th Ward Seat for failing to meet the residency requirements...

Attorney Mark Taylor Joins King, Moench & Collins LLP

Jul 23, 2024

King, Moench & Collins LLP ("KMC") is excited to announce that Mark Taylor, Esq. has joined the firm as Counsel. Mark brings over a decade of legal experience specializing in complex commercial litigation. Mark will be based out of the firm's Red Bank office,...

New OPRA Law Provides Improved Access to Election Records and Data

Jun 6, 2024

  Yesterday, Governor Murphy signed P.L. 2024, c. 16 into law, which makes several reforms to the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq. While there has been significant public discussion about some of the more controversial provisions, there has been...