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How Experience Provides the Answers in Government Legal Counsel

SBEMP’s Coachella Valley government law firm files and defends lawsuits for all of the municipal and public entity clients brought by other public entities and private individuals. We take on all types of cases, and provide quality legal services.

Santa Monica Awarded for Transparency and Collaboration Through Open Data

According to recent Canyon News, the City of Santa Monica has been uniquely committed to “Transparency, Collaboration and Third Party Applications Through Open Data,” and has now received national recognition for it in the Technology Solutions area, from The Public Technology Institute – a non-profit organization with a focus on

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