California Lawyers Association
Public Law
Updates and events from the Public Law Section
The Executive Committee of the Public Law Section of the California Lawyers Association is pleased to announce that it is soliciting nominations for the 2021 Ronald M. George Public Lawyer of the Year Award. Every year, the Public Law Section presents this award to recognize a public law practitioner who has provided outstanding service to the public and possesses an exemplary reputation in the legal community and the highest of ethical standards.
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When Governor Gavin Newsom issued the nation’s first stay-at-home order in response to the coronavirus pandemic, he relaxed some Brown Act provisions, but remained silent as to the Public Records Act.
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Find out more about online portals from state and local agencies that are using these services every day.
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We’ll be hosting a roundtable discussion on pain points within the PRA, strategies for addressing these pain points, and whether there is a path to legislative fixes.
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Let’s take a look at how public agencies are faring in response to requests for public records in the possession of law enforcement agencies.
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Participants in this session will hear from records professionals from across the country who work in public agencies and are willing to share their best practices and innovations.
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Participants will learn how to comply with requests and produce records, including edited or deleted posts and comments, and how best to archive these records in accordance with current laws.
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After the Fowler case earlier this year, there are new rules and expectations about how to provide adequate notice for closed sessions. In this session, participants will learn the practical application to Fowler, while also getting a general update on The Brown Act and The Bagley-Keene Act.
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This session will explore best practices for public agencies conducting public meetings and closed sessions during the current state of emergency, including the safer-at-home orders.
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Join the virtual Open Meetings and Open Records Conference, May 11-15, all online!
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