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.
Linda Ross and Ruth Bond Named 2021 Top Women Lawyers
RPLG Partner Linda Ross and Partner Ruth Bond earned recognition as Top 100 Women Lawyers on the Daily Journal’s 2021 list, which honors leaders in the legal profession throughout California.
Jon Holtzman to Present on Police Arbitration at Labor and Employment Relations Association Conference
Continuing a series of speaking engagements focused on public safety reform, RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman will join a panel at the 44th Collective Bargaining and Arbitration Conference to discuss police arbitration.
Jon Holtzman and Linda Ross to Give Presentation on Pension Law Hosted by Sacramento County Bar Association
The presentation will cover developments in public pension law, the “California Rule,” and key decisions recently made by the California Supreme Court.