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Owner of Public Works Project Can Withdraw Retention Funds From Escrow Account Without Judicial Resolution of Dispute

by pddg_admin | Jan 16, 2015 | Legal Developments and News

A public works project owner may contract for the right to unilaterally find a contractor in default, and has the right to withdraw retention funds held in escrow prior to judicial resolution of the parties’ dispute based on the language in the escrow agreement,...

Annual Inflation Increases Bid Threshold for School and Community College District Contracts for 2015

by pddg_admin | Jan 13, 2015 | Legal Developments and News

The California Department of Education and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office have announced an increase to the current bid threshold for certain contracts pursuant to Public Contract Code sections 20111(a) and 20651(a), respectively. In 2014,...

New Guidance Package Supports Juvenile Justice System Reform

by pddg_admin | Jan 9, 2015 | Legal Developments and News

In an effort to ensure that incarcerated students receive free education and support services to steer them away from recidivism and re-incarceration, and towards greater life achievement, a new federal guidance package was recently released by U.S. Education...

2014 Legislative Update Newsletter – K-12 School Districts

by pddg_admin | Dec 1, 2014 | Publications

Staying Legal Through Election Season

by pddg_admin | Oct 14, 2014 | Legal Developments and News

As the November elections quickly approach, now is a good time for a quick review of the “dos and don’ts” for candidate and measure campaigns. This year we have seen more questions than usual about district involvement in and/or regulation of...
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