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Part 719 — Contractor Legal Management Requirements

35 sections · Title 10: Energy

§ 719.1What is the purpose of this part?
§ 719.2What are the definitions of terms used in this part?
§ 719.3What contracts are covered by this part?
§ 719.4Are law firms that are retained by contract by the Department covered by this part?
§ 719.5What contracts are not covered by this part?
§ 719.6Are there any types of legal matters not included in the coverage of this part?
§ 719.7Is there a procedure for exceptions or deviations from this part?
§ 719.8Does the provision of protected documents from the contractor to the Department constitute a waiver of privilege?
§ 719.10Who must submit a Legal Management Plan?
§ 719.11When must a Legal Management Plan be submitted or revised?
§ 719.12What information must be included in the Legal Management Plan?
§ 719.13Who at the Department receives and reviews the Legal Management Plan?
§ 719.14Will the Department notify the contractor concerning the adequacy or inadequacy of the submitted Legal Management Plan?
§ 719.15What are the requirements for a Staffing and Resource Plan?
§ 719.16When must the Staffing and Resource Plan be submitted?
§ 719.17Are there any budgetary requirements?
§ 719.20When must an engagement letter be submitted to Department Counsel?
§ 719.21What are the required elements of an engagement letter?
§ 719.30In what circumstances may the contractor initiate litigation, including appeals from adverse decisions?
§ 719.31When must the contractor initiate litigation against third parties?
§ 719.32What must the contractor do when it receives notice that it is a party to litigation?
§ 719.33In what circumstances must the contractor seek permission from the Department to enter a settlement agreement?
§ 719.34What documentation must the contractor provide to Department Counsel when it seeks permission to enter a settlement agreement?
§ 719.35When must the contractor provide a copy of an executed settlement agreement?
§ 719.40What effect do the regulations of this part have on cost allowability?
§ 719.41How does the Department determine whether fees are reasonable?
§ 719.42What categories of costs are unallowable?
§ 719.43What is the treatment of travel costs?
§ 719.44What categories of costs require advance approval?
§ 719.45Are there any special procedures or requirements regarding subcontractor and retrospective insurance carrier legal costs?
§ 719.46Are costs covered by this part subject to audit?
§ 719.47What happens when more than one contractor is a party to a matter?
§ 719.50What authority does Department Counsel have?
§ 719.51What information must be forwarded to the General Counsel's Office concerning contractor submissions to Department Counsel under this part?
§ 719.52What types of field actions must be coordinated with the General Counsel?