RPLG Presents at 2021 CALPELRA Annual Conference
Six members of Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) presented at the 2021 California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA) Annual Training Conference in Monterey.
Tom Kelch and Mike Slattery Bring Property Tax Dispute and Bankruptcy Expertise to RPLG
Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) is pleased to announce that Mike Slattery and Tom Kelch have joined the firm as Of Counsel. Their main practice area is the representation of counties in property tax disputes in the Superior Courts and Courts of Appeal.
RPLG Continues to Expand With Three New Associates
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.
Governor Signs Assembly Bill 361 to Amend California’s Open Meeting Laws, Effective Immediately
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.
RPLG Launches Redistricting Work as a New Area of Practice
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.
RPLG’s Ryan McGinley-Stempel Named Partner
Renne Public Law Group congratulates Ryan McGinley-Stempel, announcing his promotion to Partner effective July 12.
RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman Named Top Labor and Employment Lawyer by the Daily Journal
Renne Public Law Group Founding Partner Jon Holtzman has been selected by the Daily Journal as a 2021 Top Labor and Employment Lawyer.
New Appellate Decision Makes Clear that POBRA Cannot Shield Police Misconduct from Public Scrutiny
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.
How Cities Are Addressing Police Reform
In the wake of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police officers last May, public entities across the nation – including many cities and counties – have started the process of re-examining policing and public safety models amidst demands for reform, restructuring and racial and economic justice.
Jon Holtzman and Jamal Anderson Present on Police Reform at City Attorneys Conference
On Friday, May 14, RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman and Senior Associate Jamal Anderson presented on police reform at the League of California Cities annual City Attorneys Conference. The presentation explored the wide range of initiatives and policy changes on the table for cities addressing police reform in California.