by Steven G. Pacifico on March 18, 2020
posted in Meetings,
On March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order No. N-29-20 concerning COVID-19 (the “coronavirus”) that, among other things, supersedes the provisions of Executive Order No. N-25-20 related to partial suspensions of the Brown Act. This Continue Reading
by Steven G. Pacifico on January 21, 2020
posted in Law Enforcement, Legislative Updates,
Several new laws took effect this year that affect public safety. The key legislation is summarized in this post. Continue Reading
by Steven G. Pacifico on February 27, 2019
posted in Meetings, Recent Court Decisions,
“If you will it, it is no dream…” In an unpublished opinion filed on February 22, 2019, the California Court of Appeal for the Second District held that the City of Los Angeles violated the Brown Act when the Los Angeles City Council Continue Reading
by Steven G. Pacifico on October 25, 2018
posted in Law Enforcement, Public Records Act,
The Legislature has responded to public pressure calling for increased transparency into local policing by passing two new laws that mandate disclosure of records related to officer misconduct and use of force incidents. With Governor Brown’s signature, Continue Reading