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Administrative/Regulatory

Nov. 8, 2016

Considerations for canceling state and local agency contracts

When deciding how California state and local government agencies may terminate their contracts, counsel should look to both the contract itself and applicable law, regulation and agency policy. By Aaron P. Silberman

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By Aaron P. Silberman

How may California state and local government agencies - such as state purchasing departments, counties, cities and special districts - terminate their contracts? The first place to look is the contract itself. State and local law and regulation may provide additional rights or impose additional restrictions. Finally, common law and equity may affect a public agency's ability to terminate.

Agency contracts typically inc...

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