Gov. Newsom signs SB 1439, Expanding the Levine Act’s Restrictions -
Local elected officials – including city council members, special district board members and school district board members – will now have to “conflict...more
Calif. Supreme Court: San Diegans for Open Government v. Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego -
Only a party to a contract may bring a legal action under Government Code section 1092 to invalidate...more
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Case Provides Valuable Guidance for Public Agencies Wanting One Contractor for Two Phases -
A contractor that had two separate contracts with a school district — one for preconstruction services and the other for...more
12/4/2019
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Independent contractors and consultants who engage in or advise on public contracts may be subject to the conflict of interest laws under Government Code section 1090, the California Supreme Court ruled last month. Section...more
In a watershed decision, the California Supreme Court held that independent contractors and consultants can be considered “employees” and subject to the conflict of interest provisions of Government Code 1090. This includes...more
As the new year begins, many around California are embarking on a new endeavor: Serving for the first time on a city council, school board or other public agency board or commission. Those newly elected this past November are...more
California Attorney General Weighs In on Rule That Will Impact Members of Successor Agencies’ Governing Boards and Employees -
The California Attorney General recently opined that the conflict-of-interest rules under...more