Legislatively Enacted Development Impact Fees Are Subject to the “Essential Nexus” and “Rough Proportionately” Standards Under the Takings Clause
On April 12, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, holding that development impact fees established by local legislation are subject to the Nollan/Dolan standards under the Takings Clause.
RPLG Invalidates American Automobile Association Employee Arbitration Agreement
As part of Renne Public Law Group’s (RPLG) affirmative litigation program, we occasionally bring discrimination and retaliation cases on behalf of plaintiffs against corporate employers.
Renne Public Law Group Files a Federal Lawsuit to Stop the Wrongful Eviction of Residents at Laguna Honda Hospital
Renne Public Law Group announces that it has filed a federal lawsuit to stop the State and Federal Government’s action to force the relocation of nearly 700 residents at San Francisco’s Laguna Honda Hospital.
Court Grants Final Approval of Alphabet’s $310 Million Settlement for Sexual Harassment Cases
The Santa Clara Superior Court granted final approval of Google parent company Alphabet Inc.’s $310 million settlement to resolve lawsuits related to sexual harassment and misconduct on Monday, closing out litigation and negotiations that stretched almost two years.
RPLG Provides Guidance for the Fresno Commission on Police Reform
Partner Jon Holtzman recently served as Special Counsel to the Fresno Commission on Police Reform (CPR), leading an RPLG team that provided guidance for the entire Commission.
Linda Ross Delivers Successful Result for Sonoma County Board of Supervisors in Challenge to Measure P
Partner Linda Ross delivered a successful result for the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 5 when the Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma denied Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick's petition for writ of mandate to require the Board to provide funds for him to challenge Measure P.
Seven Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits Seek Diversity on Corporate Boards
Attorneys from two California law firms have filed several shareholder derivative lawsuits against the boards of seven major corporations since July, seeking to bring diversity to boardrooms and c-suites by holding the boards responsible for their false and misleading statements about diversity in the companies’ proxy statements.
Alphabet Inc. Finalizes $310 Million Settlement for Sexual Harassment Cases
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, finalized a $310 million settlement on Friday to resolve litigation related to sexual harassment and misconduct.
Jon Holtzman Completes PLA Negotiations for State Center Community College District
RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman recently completed negotiations for a project labor agreement (PLA) that prioritizes State Center Community College District (SCCCD) graduates. The PLA was approved on March 10, 2020 by five of the seven SCCCD Trustees.
RPLG Assists Berkeley on Police Accountability Ballot Measure
The proposed Charter Amendment establishes two processes the public may use to file complaints against police officers.