On June 26, 2017, the California Supreme Court in People v. Superior Court (Sahlolbei) held that independent contractors who enter into contracts on the public’s behalf can be held criminally responsible for conflict of interest under Government Code §1090. In his California Political News article “People v. Superior Court (Sahlolbei),” Partner Gregory Rolen examines the Court’s decision and its implications for public entities.
September 21, 2017