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Legal Q & A

Matthew Weng is Staff attorney for the League. In his monthly column in New Jersey Municipalities Magazine, he answers legal questions received by him that are determined to be of general interest to League members. You can contact Matthew Weng, Esq at (609) 695-3481 ext 137.

June 2010	Local Free Speech Issues
May 2010	Guidelines for Former Municipal Employees and Public Sector Drug Testing
April 2010	Videotaping Meetings and Indemnity for Public Employees
March 2010	Mayor Appointees and the Timing of Voter Referendums
February 2010	Public Intoxication and the Position of Fire Marshall
January 2010	Absentee Policy and Mayor Appointments
December 2009	Loitering and Non-partisan Elections
November 2009	Conflicts of Interest and Personal E-Mail
October 2009	Keg Registration and Low Speed Vehicles
June 2009	Variances to Redevelopment Plans and the Regulation of Inflatable Signs
May 2009	Ordinances for Voter Referendum, Lead Paint and Official Newspapers
April 2009	CEPA Claims and Conflicts of Interest
March 2009	Accidental Disability Retirement and Progressive Discipline
February 2009	Marriage and Civil Union Ceremonies and Rezoning
January 2009	Zoning Questions and the Doctrine of Necessity
December 2008	The Attorney's Advice Defense, OPRA Forms and Conflicting Positions
November 2008	Alumnae Conflict and Progressive Discipline
October 2008	Incompatible Offices, Voting by Alternative and Appointing Deputy Mayors
June 2008	Eminent Domain, the Position of Council Attorney and Municipal Attorney Conflicts
May 2008	Relocation Assistance, Marriage Officials and the City Form of Government
April 2008	The Fireman's Liability and Disability Benefits
March 2008	Whistleblower Protection Diversity and Library Privacy
February 2008	OPRA Court Fees, Environmental Disclosure and Smoke-Free Zones
January 2008	Garbage Collection and Municipal Court Administrator Certification
December 2007	Payroll Taxes for Elected Officials, Public Bidding and Gifts
November 2007	The Videotaping of Meetings and Fees for Ceremonies
October 2007	Tax Liens and Foreclosure
June 2007	Lien Priority, Forfeiture of Office and Non-Resident Employees
May 2007	Forfeiture of Public Office and the Removal of the Municipal Attorney
Apr. 2007	Statute of Limitations and Notice of Land Use Hearings
Mar. 2007	Loitering Ordinances, the 'Whistleblower Act' and Recreation Commissioners
Feb. 2007	Gifts, Forfeiture of Public Office and Attorney Appointments
Jan. 2007	Letters of Credit and Civilian Police Directors
Nov. 2006	Redevelopment Designation and Preferential Treatment for Local Businesses
Oct. 2006	Local Traffic Regulation and the Hotel/Motel Tax
June 2006	The Pitfalls of Email Use and the Role of the Mayor Under the Faulkner Act
May 2006	Acting Officials, Construction Retainage and Name Changes
Apr. 2006	OPRA Requests, Mayors' Powers and Cash Awards
Mar. 2006	Financial Disclosure Forms and Police Brutality
Feb. 2006	Farmland Assessment, Noise Ordinances and the Municipal Vacancy Law
Jan. 2006	What Constitutes a Conflict of Interest?
Dec. 2005	Nonconforming Use, Termination Decisions and Public Comment
Nov. 2005	Fees for Public Advocate Representation and the Law Against Discrimination
Oct. 2005	Self-created Hardship and Conflict of Interest
June 2005	Annexation and the Open Public Meetings Act
May 2005	Self-Created Hardships and Charter Changes
Apr. 2005	Required Bid Information and Forfeiture of Public Employment
Mar. 2005	Liability on Private Property and the Political Committee's Role in Filling Vacancies
Feb. 2005	Valuation of Potentially Contaminated Property, Legal Searches and the Open Public Records Act
Jan. 2005	Employment, Complaint Litigation and Defiant Trespass
Dec. 2004	Benefits for Domestic Partners and the Ethics of Voting for a Spouse
Nov. 2004	Civil Service 'Opt Out,", Open Public Meetings Act and Retirement Health Benefits
Oct. 2004	Municipal Solicitation Ordinances and Domestic Partnership Law
Jun. 2004	Domestic Partnerships, Worker's Compensation, Open Public Records
May 2004	Hotel Tax Exemptions, Harassment Law and Confidentiality
Apr. 2004	Meeting Notices, OPRA Requirements and Police Procedures
Mar. 2004	Subcommittees, Lame Duck Appointments and the Open Public Records Act
Feb. 2004	Parade Permit Fees and Home Businesses
Feb. 2004	Parade Permit Fees and Home Businesses
Jan. 2004	Variances for Hardships and Reassessment Equity

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