Buyer Beware: Potential Ethical Perils of Municipal Procurement
Kurt J. Starman Cities and other local government agencies frequently contract for goods, services, and public works construction. These contracts are often approved with little scrutiny. In many cities, procurement contracts are routinely placed on the consent agenda and approved…
Read Full ArticleAttorneys for Civic Education Celebrates 10 Years of Service
Texie C. Montoya Formed in 2013, Attorneys for Civic Education (“ACE”)[i] is proud to share with the members of the Bar the purpose behind its mission and several of its successes over the past 10 years of service to further…
Read Full ArticleWhich Statute Applies? An Update on Attorney Fee Statutes in Government Entity Cases
Stephen L. Adams There are many statutes that deal with attorney fees in cases involving governmental entities. Three examples include Idaho Code § 12-117, which awards attorney fees in any case involving, “as adverse parties a state agency or a…
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