Event Jun 15, 2022
2022 TCAA Summer Conference
BB&K Attorneys to Discuss Navigating Federally Funded Projects and Ethics Rules
Facing intense public scrutiny, media attention and regulatory oversight, government entities, public officials and those doing business with the government must do more than simply comply with public integrity standards, applicable laws and regulations. They must command public respect and build trust by promoting integrity, transparency and fairness in all of their dealings.
Unrivaled Experience
With decades of experience advising on government relations and ethical considerations, Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Government Policy and Public Integrity group provides government policy guidance and compliance counsel to public entities, officials and agency managers, as well as charities, nonprofits and private businesses, including those in regulated industries.
The team includes former prosecutors, government attorneys and regulatory officials who not only possess an insider’s perspective of regulatory and legal nuances, but have also earned the respect of government decision makers, enabling us to offer unrivaled representation and advice.
Comprehensive Service
As all levels of government adopt, reexamine and strengthen ethical and accountability standards, aggressively pursuing and prosecuting violators, our attorneys offer timely, comprehensive and strategic advice, training and solutions, helping instill public confidence in our clients’ decision-making processes and assuring legal and regulatory compliance. Our services include:
BB&K Attorneys to Discuss Navigating Federally Funded Projects and Ethics Rules
Lawful or Landmine? Court Rules on First Amendment Snares
BB&K’s Albert Maldonado Alumni Keynote Speaker
FPPC’s Newly Issued Leiderman Commission Opinion Provides Guidance on Campaign Reporting Obligations
Two New Bills Could Ease California’s Teleconferencing Restrictions for the Long-Term
BB&K Attorneys to Present on Brown Act In-Meeting Challenges and Closed Sessions
ILG Board Provides Critical Guidance About Organizational Policy, Strategy and Goals
Albert Maldonado Named President, Daniella Hernandez Named President-Elect for 2022
BB&K Training via Webinar
BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year
Takeaways From Unprecedented Public Records Ruling in Getz v. County of El Dorado
Additional 2022 Leadership Updates Involving Managing Partner and Executive Committee
California Agencies Should Expect to Receive Requests in All New Categories
Comprehensive Discussion of SB 16 Impact
BB&K Attorneys to Present on Language Inclusivity and Public Records Processing
San Diego Business Journal Recognizes Leading Special Districts Attorney
Numerous Other Gains in 12th Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Rankings
Duran Discusses Goals as California State Bar Board of Trustees Chair, Latino Heritage, Access to Justice and More
BB&K’s Ruben Duran and Stephanie Smith to Speak at California Special Districts Association’s Annual Event
PublicCEO Article on Navigating Developing Challenges Involving Public Records, Social Media and More
SB 16 Signed Into Law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on September 30
Duran to Lead Trustees for One-Year Term
Ninth Circuit Affirms Lower Court’s Preliminary Injunction
Christi Hogin and Michael Jenkins Selected to Receive El Matador Grande Award
Urgency Bill Takes Immediate Effect to Allow Virtual Meetings Under Certain Circumstances
Gov. Gavin Newsom Must Sign or Veto by October 10
Named to New Role at ABA Annual Meeting
3 Named “Lawyer of the Year” and 4 Included on “Ones to Watch” List
Publication Annually Recognizes Attorneys for their Achievements
Daily Journal Includes Municipal Law Partner on its Annual List
Of Counsel Has Robust City Attorney and Public Agency Law Experience
City Clerks Association of California's 2021 Annual Conference
Construction Law Top Author and a Top-Read Tax Article
Municipal Law Attorney Recognized by Profiles in Diversity Journal
Three New Bills Could Make Permanent Changes to Public Meetings
The Intersection Between Brady Lists, Pitchess Statutes and SB 1421
BB&K Free Webinar
BB&K’s HongDao Nguyen and Albert Maldonado Answer Public Officials’ Questions on AB 992 on the CSDA Blog
Director of PRA Services and e-Discovery Counsel Christine Wood Discusses National Lawyers Guild v. City of Hayward in Sacramento Magazine
Access Depends on if Record Request is from “Elected Official” or “Member of the Public”
New CPRA Case Law and Legislation for 2021
California Trial Court Rules on Campaign-Related Public Spending
Bills and Court Decisions Impacting Public Agencies and Businesses in the New Year
Part 1: New Laws Impacting California Public Agencies for 2021
Riverside Lawyer Magazine Feature on Brown, the Krieger Meritorious Service Award Winner
California Court of Appeal Decision in School District Case Applies to Public Agencies
The Spouses Work at Health Care Facilities that Compete with Project Under City Council Consideration
Requesters Must Post an Undertaking if Public Agency Will Suffer Certain Damages During Injunction Proceedings
Annual U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers List
Such Regulations are Subject to Strict Scrutiny, Ninth Circuit Rules
California's AB 992 Analyzed in PublicCEO by BB&K's HongDao Nguyen and Albert Maldonado
BB&K Workshop via Webinar
New California Law Addresses Prohibition on Serial Meetings on Social Media
BB&K Workshop via Webinar
Former Senior Counsel and Trial Attorney in the D.C. AG's Office
San Diego Daily Transcript Recognizes Young Professionals
PublicCEO Article Examines California Precedent-Setting Bias Tainting Decision
Western Riverside Council of Governments
Three Named “Lawyers of the Year” and One Included on “Ones to Watch” List
BB&K Workshop via Webinar
BB&K Webinar
Regulation Revision Clarifies Duty Applies Despite “Partial Absences”
BB&K Workshop via Webinar
BB&K's Annie Loo Provides Analysis in Association of E-Discovery Certified Specialists Blog
BB&K Free Webinar
A California Appellate Court Draws a Distinction between the Power of a Court to Rule —“Jurisdiction”— and the Proper Place for a CPRA Suit —“Venue”
California Public Records Act Provision Permitting Public Agencies to Charge for “Extraction” Analyzed
BB&K Webinar
BB&K Free Webinar
Legislative Body Members Must be Neutral and Unbiased to Vote on Matters
California Lawyers Association
California Planning & Development Report Covers Open Meeting Law Changes
Drug Company’s Mandatory Release of Price Increase May Compromise Privilege, Permitting Disclosure Under the CPRA
How COVID-19 Stay Home Orders Impact Government Records
Ninth Circuit Dismisses Case Brought Against Alameda County for Zoning Requirements
BB&K Webinar
Appellate Court Takes on “Home Rule” in City of Redondo v. Alex Padilla
California Public Agencies Struggle with CPRA Compliance
Institute for Local Government
BB&K Free Webinar
Ninth Circuit Decision in Apartment-Condominium Conversion Program Dispute
Addresses Open Meetings, Delivery Ordinances, Working After Retirement and Government Claim Deadlines During Coronavirus Pandemic
Governor Issues New Executive Order Excusing Physical Location Requirements for Public Comment and Observation for Public Meetings
California Governor Issues Executive Order Cancelling Large Gatherings and Suspending Certain Portions of the Brown Act
San Diego Magazine’s Annual List
California Appellate Court Invalidates Water District Board Election
California Appellate Court Looks to Local Ordinance’s Intention for Determination
Elections, Public Safety, Surplus Funds and More
Police Records Must Be Disclosed Even if Created or Officer Employed By Different Agency, California Appellate Court Says
California Appellate Court Says Charter City Cannot Block California Values Act
Part 2: New CPRA Laws for 2020
Part 1: New CPRA Laws for 2020
New Public Agency, California Public Records Act, Education and Labor & Employment Laws
Part 2: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020
Part 1: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020
Calif. Supreme Court: San Diegans for Open Government v. Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego
Additional Changes at Firm Reflect Growth, Diversification
Amendments Adopted for Public Official Decisions Related to Nonprofit Gifts and Personal Financial Effects
Case Provides Valuable Guidance for Public Agencies Wanting One Contractor for Two Phases
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