Subpart A - General Provisions

§ 719.1 - What is the purpose of this part?

§ 719.2 - What are the definitions of terms used in this part?

§ 719.3 - What contracts are covered by this part?

§ 719.4 - Are law firms that are retained by contract by the Department covered by this part?

§ 719.5 - What contracts are not covered by this part?

§ 719.6 - Are there any types of legal matters not included in the coverage of this part?

§ 719.7 - Is there a procedure for exceptions or deviations from this part?

§ 719.8 - Does the provision of protected documents from the contractor to the Department constitute a waiver of privilege?

Subpart B - Legal Management Plan, Staffing and Resource Plan and Annual Legal Budget

§ 719.10 - Who must submit a Legal Management Plan?

§ 719.11 - When must a Legal Management Plan be submitted or revised?

§ 719.12 - What information must be included in the Legal Management Plan?

§ 719.13 - Who at the Department receives and reviews the Legal Management Plan?

§ 719.14 - Will the Department notify the contractor concerning the adequacy or inadequacy of the submitted Legal Management Plan?

§ 719.15 - What are the requirements for a Staffing and Resource Plan?

§ 719.16 - When must the Staffing and Resource Plan be submitted?

§ 719.17 - Are there any budgetary requirements?

Subpart C - Engagement Letter

§ 719.20 - When must an engagement letter be submitted to Department Counsel?

§ 719.21 - What are the required elements of an engagement letter?

Subpart D - Requests From Contractor Counsel To Initiate, Defend, and Settle Legal Matters

§ 719.30 - In what circumstances may the contractor initiate litigation, including appeals from adverse decisions?

§ 719.31 - When must the contractor initiate litigation against third parties?

§ 719.32 - What must the contractor do when it receives notice that it is a party to litigation?

§ 719.33 - In what circumstances must the contractor seek permission from the Department to enter a settlement agreement?

§ 719.34 - What documentation must the contractor provide to Department Counsel when it seeks permission to enter a settlement agreement?

§ 719.35 - When must the contractor provide a copy of an executed settlement agreement?

§ 719.36 - Who at the Department must give advance approval?

§ 719.37 - Are there any special procedures or requirements regarding subcontractor legal costs?

§ 719.38 - Are costs covered by this part subject to audit?

§ 719.39 - What happens when more than one contractor is a party to a matter?

Subpart E - Reimbursement of Costs Subject to This Part

§ 719.40 - What effect do the regulations of this part have on cost allowability?

§ 719.41 - How does the Department determine whether fees are reasonable?

§ 719.42 - What categories of costs are unallowable?

§ 719.43 - What is the treatment of travel costs?

§ 719.44 - What categories of costs require advance approval?

§ 719.45 - Are there any special procedures or requirements regarding subcontractor and retrospective insurance carrier legal costs?

§ 719.46 - Are costs covered by this part subject to audit?

§ 719.47 - What happens when more than one contractor is a party to a matter?

Appendix to Part 719 - Guidance for Legal Resource Management

Subpart F - Department Counsel

§ 719.50 - What authority does Department Counsel have?

§ 719.51 - What information must be forwarded to the General Counsel's Office concerning contractor submissions to Department Counsel under this part?

§ 719.52 - What types of field actions must be coordinated with the General Counsel?

Appendix A to Part 719 - Guidance for Legal Resource Management