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Litigation

Sep. 20, 2014

Judge rules LA County does not have to disclose attorney's legal bills

A judge ruled Thursday that Los Angeles County does not have to disclose its contract with the lawyer hired to carry out recommendations made by a commission in the wake of abuse allegations involving the county's sheriff's department.


By Matt Hamilton


Daily Journal Staff Writer


LOS ANGELES - In a blow to open government advocates, a judge ruled Thursday that Los Angeles County does not have to disclose its contract with the lawyer hired to monitor the implementation of reforms suggested by a commission in the wake of abuse allegations against the sheriff's department.


Superior Court Judge Luis A. Lavin struck down a motion to reconsider his June 5 decision that Richard ...

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