Council approves outside counsel contract
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The City Council approved hiring Hogan Lovells, US, LLP for up to $250,000 over two years to handle legal matters involving the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association.
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What this means
The Council authorized outside legal help for two related cases involving the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association, including a bankruptcy case and a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The contract can total up to $250,000 and lasts for two years. The City Administrative Officer was instructed to find funding for the work and move it to the outside counsel account.
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- Authorized the City Attorney to enter into a contract with Hogan Lovells, US, LLP for legal services related to pending litigation involving the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association, up to $250,000 over two years.
- Instructed the City Administrative Officer to identify funding and transfer it to the Outside Counsel account.
- Authorized the City Attorney or designee to prepare controller instructions for any needed technical adjustments, subject to CAO approval, and authorized the Controller to implement them.
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