Renne Public Law Group Welcomes Associate Maribel Lopez
Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) is excited to announce that Maribel Lopez has joined the team as our newest associate. She holds a B.A. from the University of California, Davis and a J.D. cum laude from the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Law. During her time at law school, Maribel served as a judicial extern for California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, was a senior staff member of the USF Law Review and was co-president of the USF La Raza Law Student Association.
RPLG Partner Steve Cikes Named 2024 Top Labor and Employment Lawyer by the Daily Journal
RPLG Partner Steve Cikes has been named as a 2024 Top Labor and Employment Lawyer by the Daily Journal, a leading legal publication. This distinction recognizes outstanding California lawyers that have expertly represented clients in cases pertaining to labor and employment law.
Prepare Now for California’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Program Roll Out
Starting July 1, 2024, the majority of California employers must have Workplace Violence Prevention Programs (WVPPs) in place pursuant to California Labor Code section 6401.9. If you have not already implemented a WVPP, now is the time to take action. Renne Public Law Group’s extensive experience in developing and implementing WVPPs positions the firm as an ideal partner for California employers navigating these new requirements. Amy Ackerman and Anastasia Bondarchuk recently presented on this topic at the San [...]
RPLG attorneys receive prestigious recognition as 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) is excited to announce that three members of our team have been honored as 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers and two have been named Rising Stars by Super Lawyers, a renowned legal rating service. RPLG founding partners Art Hartinger and Jon Holtzman have been named 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers in Labor and Employment. Of Counsel Geoff Spellberg has been named a 2024 Northern California Super Lawyer in the Employment [...]
Renne Public Law Group Secures a Win in the California Supreme Court
RPLG’s Appellate Group Handling Numerous Important Appellate Cases
Renne Public Law Group (“RPLG”) recently prevailed in the California Supreme Court on behalf of the Los Angeles County Assessor in Prang v. Los Angeles County Assessment Appeals Board.
Founding Partner Jon Holtzman and Of Counsel Rubin E. Cruse to Present at City Attorneys Spring Conference Alongside Downey Brand Partner Kathryn Oehlschlager
Renne Public Law Group (RPLG)’s Rubin E. Cruse Jr., Ann Danforth, Jake Freitas, Art Hartinger and Jon Holtzman will represent the firm at the League of California Cities (LOCC) City Attorneys Spring Conference, May 8 to 11 in Rancho Mirage.
RPLG Welcomes the 2024 Public Law Fellowship Cohort
From May 17 to May 31, Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) will welcome a record eight students to its fifth annual Public Law Fellowship Program. The program introduces law and public affairs students to local government practice.
Distinguished Law and Public Sector Professionals to Speak at RPLG’s Fifth-annual Public Law Fellowship Program
Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) is excited to kick off its fifth-annual Public Law Fellowship Program. The cohort will soon immerse themselves in public law thought leadership and learning, with a stellar lineup of public sector and legal professionals. Over two weeks, the Fellowship’s panelists and presenters will address topical issues and challenges facing California communities, local governments and law practice.
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. However, the Court declined to establish a test for evaluating the constitutionality of such development impact fees under those standards, leaving many questions unanswered and creating uncertainty for local governments in the creation of development impact fees.
RPLG Of Counsel Jim Ross to Attend County Counsels’ 2024 Civil Law and Litigation Conference
Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) Of Counsel Jim Ross is attending the 2024 County Counsels’ Association of California’s Civil Law and Litigation Conference, April 11 – 12 in Monterey. At the conference, public attorneys who provide legal advice and representation to California's 58 counties and other units of local government will discuss recent developments in civil law and litigation and share best practices and strategies to improve service to their communities.