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The History of Conflicts of Interest for Public Officials

In a democracy, government employees are expected to be civil servants, not civil masters. It is important for government employees, especially elected officials, to avoid even the appearance of conflict of interest. California’s Office of the Attorney General has a 136 page document defining and discussing conflicts of interest, and

Transparency as a Confidence Tool for Local Government Agencies

Transparency in government agencies has long been a tool that aids in deterring and detecting fraud and illegal behavior, as well as boosting the trust of the general public. Further, transparency aids in relations with other governments and countries.

Effective Government Contracts for Municipalities

In order for governments to minimize the risks associated with contract failures, accountable contracting polices should be put in place. This polices also help in tracking the way contractors provide employees their living wages and benefits. It also leads to better and improved service deliveries by reducing the hidden costs

Preemption Challenge and its Arguments

The Supremacy Clause of Article VI in the Constitution gives Congress the power to enact federal law that supersedes state law regarding matters that are of national importance rather than local importance. This is known as preemption. According to preemption law doctrine, any state law that is inconsistent with federal

Why Choose SBEMP for Government Legal Counsel?

The attorneys at Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy, and Pinkney (SBEMP) law firm represent government agencies, and private clients against the government. Located in Palm Springs, California, SBEMP offers legal counsel in situations with corporate governance, health care requirements, mergers, and so forth. Trust them to handle all the complexities that

The Top 4 Benefits of Working with SBEMP’s Government Law Firm Representation

Coachella Valley government legal counsel is your best choice for representation on matters of government affairs in the State of California. The firm’s experience is based on multiple years of combined experience by its legal staff, including lawyers who have worked with various California government agencies and general counsel offices.