Replay: Hot Topics in Local Government Law 2024
Date: Nov 29, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $199.00
Non-Member Price: $250.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Government, Public Sector & Public Interest
Earn up to 4.7 credits, including 1.2 in Ethics! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- F. Clifford Gibbons, Esq.
- F.Clifford Gibbons, Attorney At Law, LLC, Princetonis the owner and Managing Member of F. Clifford Gibbons, Attorney at Law, LLC in Princeton, New Jersey, and is Of Counsel to Dolan and Dolan, P.A. in Newton and Blairstown, New Jersey. He concentrates his practice in land use matters on behalf of municipal planning/zoning boards, developers, property owners and citizen organizations throughout New Jersey, and has been involved in several reported cases. He has been appointed by the New Jersey Superior Court as a Hearing Officer in affordable housing litigation.
Admitted to practice in New Jersey and before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court, Mr. Gibbons is Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association Local Government Law Section, a Trustee of the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys and a member of the Mercer County, Sussex County and Princeton Bar Associations (and an Trustee emeritus of the latter) and the New Jersey Institute of Municipal Attorneys. He is Assistant Counsel to the New Jersey Planning Officials and Associate Counsel to the New Jersey League of Municipalities, for which he chairs the League’s Municipal Land Use Law Technical Review Committee. He is also General Counsel to the New Jersey Association of Planning and Zoning Administrators.
An adjunct instructor for Rutgers University, Mr. Gibbons is co-author of the New Jersey Casebook on Zoning, Planning and Land Use Law and was for many years co-author, with William M. Cox, of New Jersey Zoning and Land Use Administration (Gann Law Books). He has authored numerous articles on zoning, planning, legal ethics and other topics which have appeared in the New Jersey Lawyer, New Jersey Planner and the Municipal Law Review. Mr. Gibbons is the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Banking Law and Regulation and a two-time recipient of the New Jersey Planning Officials’ Achievement in Planning Award. In 2018 he was the recipient of the William M. Cox Award bestowed by the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys, which recognizes an attorney or judge distinguished in land use law.
Mr. Gibbons received his A.B. from Colgate University and J.D. from Penn State University, Dickinson School of Law.
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Presenters
- Irene Kim Asbury, Esq.
- The Law Offices of Irene Kim Asbury, LLC, Weehawken
- Andrew J. Ball, Esq.
- Davison, Eastman, Muñoz, Paone, P.A., Freehold
- Eric M. Bernstein, Esq.
- Eric M. Bernstein & Associates LLC, Warren
- Glenn C. Kienz, Esq.
- Weiner Law Group LLP, Parsippany
- Joseph Monzo
- JPMonzo Municipal Consulting, LLC, Chesterfield
- John L. Shahdanian, II, Esq.
- Trenk Isabel Siddiqi & Shahdanian, Hackensack
Best of NJICLE Replay
Don't miss this opportunity to catch up on the Hot Topics in Local Government Law 2024 seminar you missed!
NOTE: This is a previously recorded seminar and does not count as "live" credits.
As a local government attorney, you navigate a diverse range of issues—from property taxes and fair housing to OPRA, employment law, ethics, and the evolving regulations surrounding marijuana. Each year brings new challenges and developments, and 2024 is no exception.
Join us for this essential replay where seasoned local government attorneys will share their expertise on the latest laws, procedures, and regulations you need to stay ahead. This program is designed for practitioners at all levels, providing valuable insights and updates to keep your practice current and effective.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and ensure you're equipped to handle the complexities of local government law in 2024. Register now to stay informed and enhance your legal practice!
Topics include:
- Overview – F. Clifford Gibbons, Esq.
- Affordable Housing – Eric M. Bernstein, Esq.
- Public Contracting and Bidding - Eric M. Bernstein, Esq.
- Ethics – Conflicts of Interest – F. Clifford Gibbons, Esq.
- OPRA/OPMA - Irene Kim Asbury Esq.
- Using the Daytime to Make Nights Shorter – Glenn C. Kienz, Esq.
- First Amendment/Billboard/Sign Issues and Recent Case Law – Andrew J. Ball, Esq.
- Employment, including Civil Service - John L. Shahdanian, II, Esq.
- Recent Developments in Municipal Finance Management - Joseph Monzo
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