RPLG | Renne Public Management Group

Steve Cikes, Experienced Litigator, Elevated to RPLG Partner

Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) congratulations Steve Cikes on his promotion to partner as of January 1. Steve, who joined the firm in 2019, previously worked with Founding Partners Louise Renne and Jon Holtzman—who he credits as having been his mentors throughout his career—at Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai from 2005 to 2018. At RPLG, he primarily represents and advises public agencies on labor, employment and government law matters. He also represents the firm’s clients in affirmative, public interest litigation.

Mia Valenzuela2024-01-02T17:43:37-08:00January 2nd, 2024|

Renne Public Law Group Welcomes Jim Ross

Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) is excited to welcome Jim Ross as Of Counsel. Jim has served as in-house counsel to counties throughout California for over 26 years. He has also held positions including City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney.

Kendall Lowery2023-10-05T01:31:32-07:00October 5th, 2023|

Renne Public Law Group Welcomes Sam Wheeler

Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) welcomes Sam Wheeler as Senior Counsel. Before joining RPLG, Sam spent more than eight years serving as a career law clerk for Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, where he drafted orders and bench memoranda in a wide range of civil cases, as well as criminal proceedings. During Sam’s tenure, Judge Spero presided over more than 1,500 civil cases.

Kendall Lowery2023-07-05T14:22:54-07:00June 7th, 2023|

Renne Public Law Group Welcomes Rubin E. Cruse, Jr.

Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) welcomes Rubin E. Cruse Jr. as Of Counsel. Prior to joining RPLG, Rubin served over 24 years in the Shasta County Counsel’s Office, where he also served as the County Counsel for the Shasta County Board of Supervisors since 2010. His extensive first-hand experience navigating the various issues impacting California’s public sector makes him an excellent fit for RPLG’s team of attorneys.

Kendall Lowery2023-05-24T09:43:04-07:00May 5th, 2023|

FPPC Guidance on New Campaign Contribution Restriction for Local Elected Officials

At its November meeting, the Fair Political Practices Commission (“FPPC”) voted not to apply SB 1439 to campaign contributions received in 2022, prior to SB 1439’s effective date. Recently enacted by the Legislature, SB 1439 sets new limits on campaign contributions solicited or received by local elected officials.

Charlie Mounts2023-02-27T12:02:28-08:00December 16th, 2022|

Increase in Annual Gift Limit for Form 700 Filers

The Fair Political Practices Commission (“FPPC”) has approved an increase in the annual gift limit for Form 700 filers from $520 to $590, effective January 1, 2023.

Charlie Mounts2022-12-16T15:11:53-08:00December 16th, 2022|