REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
February 9, 2021
FROM
MICHELLE D. BLAKEMORE, County Counsel
SUBJECT
Title
Waiver of Conflict of Interest with Reed Smith LLP, a law firm
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Acting as the governing body of the County of San Bernardino:
a. Approve Waiver of Conflict of Interest that approves the waiver of an actual conflict of interest arising out of Reed Smith LLP's proposed representation of the County of San Bernardino in pursuit of the recovery of insurance coverage and Reed Smith LLP's representation of a party adverse to the County of San Bernardino.
b. Authorize the County Counsel or Chief Assistant County Counsel to execute the Waiver of Conflict of Interest.
2. Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District:
a. Approve Waiver of Conflict of Interest that approves the waiver of an actual conflict of interest arising out of Reed Smith LLP's proposed representation of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District in pursuit of the recovery of insurance coverage and Reed Smith LLP's representation of a party adverse to the San Bernardino County Flood Control District.
b. Authorize the County Counsel or Chief Assistant County Counsel to execute the Waiver of Conflict of Interest.
(Presenter: Michelle D. Blakemore, County Counsel, 387-5455)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The costs for the legal services provided by Reed Smith LLP are included in the Office of County Counsel 2020-21 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
In 2020, multiple settlement agreements were reached on ...
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