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