On September 30 and October 1, 2021, Governor Newsom signed nine new police reform bills into law. A few other police reform bills are still on the Governor's desk (as of the date of publication of this Alert). The legislation addresses [...]
Effective October 4, Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) welcomes three new associates—Michael Cohen, Jake Freitas and Garvey Vincent—all of whom are alumni of RPLG’s Public Law Fellowship Program, a two-week session designed to introduce law students to public law.
The Legislature has stepped in to formally amend open meeting laws to account for a new reality where a persistent global pandemic and extreme wildfires stoked by climate change create an enduring need to make virtual meetings a more permanent fixture for public meetings in California.
Across California, agencies ranging from cities to school districts are embarking on the 2021 redistricting process. Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) has partnered with geographic information systems and data analytics consultants FLO Analytics (FLO) to guide local agencies through the intricate process.
Renne Public Law Group congratulates Ryan McGinley-Stempel, announcing his promotion to Partner effective July 12.
Ida Abhari ’23 was named one of six 2021 Public Law Fellows by Renne Public Law Group. The program introduces law students to local government advocacy.
Founding Partner Jon Holtzman and Senior Analyst Luke Jensen have delivered a final report from the City of Glendale's Blue-Ribbon Pension Review Committee to the Glendale City Council. The committee was formed to conduct a comprehensive review of Glendale’s pension system, structure and costs. The report provides a framework to reduce Glendale’s unfunded accrued liabilities while continuing to provide retirement benefits that are affordable, sustainable, equitable and competitive in the long and short-term.
Louise Renne, former San Francisco city attorney, filed a lawsuit against the Olympic Club to stop discriminating against women.
Although it is a small step, a recent appellate decision involving the City of Oakland carries significant promise for ensuring that local public agencies and civilian oversight boards can fully investigate allegations of police misconduct to ensure integrity in policing and maintain community trust.
RPLG Partner Linda Ross earned recognition as a Top 100 Women Lawyer on the Daily Journal’s 2021 list, which honors leaders in the legal profession throughout California. Linda first made the list in 2019 along with Founding Partner Louise Renne.
