RPLG to Present Sessions at CALPELRA
Eight Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) attorneys will present at the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA) Annual Training Conference in Monterey, November 14-17.
RPLG Partner Ryan McGinley-Stempel Recognized Among 40 Under 40 by the Daily Journal
The Daily Journal has honored Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) Partner Ryan McGinley-Stempel among its “Top 40 Under 40” for 2023, recognizing his ability to help public agencies navigate complex legal obstacles.
RPLG Partner Ryan McGinley-Stempel Recognized as Certified Appellate Specialist by the State Bar of California
RPLG is thrilled to announce that Partner Ryan McGinley-Stempel has achieved a significant milestone in his legal career. He has been certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Appellate Law. This prestigious recognition underscores Ryan's exceptional dedication and expertise in the field of appellate law.
California Supreme Court Limits Governmental Immunity Statute That California Courts of Appeal Had Read More Broadly
The California Supreme Court recently rejected the Court of Appeal’s broad reading of Government Code section 821.6, which shields public employees acting within the scope of their employment from liability for “instituting or prosecuting any judicial or administrative proceeding” even if the action is “malicious and without probable cause.” The purpose of the statute is to protect public officials from malicious prosecution actions, but the plain language is broad enough to cover other types of tortious conduct.
Accomplished Attorneys at RPLG Honored as Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Star
RPLG is thrilled to announce that several of its attorneys have been honored with prestigious accolades from Super Lawyers, a renowned legal rating service.
Walgreens to Pay Up for Role in San Francisco Opioid Crisis
RPLG is honored to be among those to receive the CLAY Award for their work in the Nationwide Opioid Litigation. Congratulations to our colleagues who worked so hard and successfully. It was a real team effort, including our own Steve Cikes and Ryan McGinley-Stempel.
Chalking It Up to Nothing: The Ninth Circuit Upholds San Diego’s Chalking Practice Under the Special Needs Exception to the Warrant Requirement
Municipalities in California that rely on the practice of chalking tires to enforce parking restrictions can take solace in a recent Ninth Circuit decision that affirms the constitutionality of the practice and parts ways with Sixth Circuit precedent that had previously raised constitutional questions about
California Whistleblower Retaliation Claims after Lawson v. PPG
On January 27, 2022, the Supreme Court of California held that the employee-friendly California Labor Code Section 1102.6 standard applies to whistleblower retaliation claims under Labor Code section 1102.5. (Lawson v. PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. (Cal. 2022) 12 Cal.5th 703, 718.)
CalPERS Moves Forward on New Retired Annuitant Regulation
On Monday, April 18, 2022, the Pension and Health Benefits Committee of the CalPERS Board of Administration voted to move forward with adopting a regulation governing the employment of retired persons, or “retired annuitants.”
Ryan McGinley-Stempel and Steve Cikes Present at CCAC’s Spring 2022 Employment Law Study Section Meeting
RPLG Partner Ryan McGinley-Stempel and Of Counsel Steve Cikes spoke on vested pension rights at the County Counsels’ Association of California Spring 2022 Employment Law Study Section Meeting on February 24-25 at the Hyatt Regency in Monterey.