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KMC in the News: Collins provides presentation to Red Bank on new council-manager form of government
Photo credit: Tap Into Red Bank On Thursday July 28, 2023, KMC Partner Michael L. Collins made a presentation to the Red Bank Mayor and Council regarding the new form of government that was adopted by voters and took effect on July 1, 2023. He explained the...
KMC Partner Michael L. Collins Named 2023 “New Leader of the Bar”
KMC Partner Michael L. Collins was recently named as a 2023 "New Leader of the Bar" by the New Jersey Law Journal. He will be recognized at the New Jersey Legal Awards gala, which is being held on September 13, 2023 at the Park Chateau Estate in East Brunswick, New...
KMC in the News: Collins’ past election to BOE at age 18 covered in New Jersey Globe
On May 28, 2023, the New Jersey Globe wrote a news story about Walter Nealy, who was 18-years old when he was appointed to serve on the Englewood City Council. As part of the article, the Globe mentioned KMC Partner Michael L. Collins, who was elected at age 18 to the...
Providing Some Transparency on the “Elections Transparency Act”
By Ryan Windels April 5, 2023 Earlier this week, Governor Phil Murphy signed the Elections Transparency Act (“ETA”) (S-2866) into law, fundamentally altering the rules governing campaign finance in New Jersey. The ETA impacts...
KMC Successfully Defended Trenton Council Candidate Against Election Contest
KMC successfully represented Trenton North Ward Councilperson Jennifer Williams in an election contest trial affirming her one-vote victory. Partner Michael L. Collins convinced the Court that a ballot with ovals filled for both candidates and a slash through the...
Experienced Municipal Attorneys Helpful for Proposed Faulkner Act Changes in Government
Under New Jersey law, the people of a municipality have the power to change their form of government by petition. The governing body also has the power to establish a charter study commission to investigate whether a new form of government should be adopted. The most...