diff --git a/.github/workflows/release-please.yaml b/.github/workflows/release-please.yaml
index 8667391a..756f879f 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release-please.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release-please.yaml
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ jobs:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
       # Release-please for develop branch (creates alpha prereleases)
-      - uses: googleapis/release-please-action@v4
+      - uses: googleapis/release-please-action@v5
         if: github.ref == 'refs/heads/develop'
         id: release-develop
         with:
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ jobs:
           token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
 
       # Release-please for main branch (creates stable releases)
-      - uses: googleapis/release-please-action@v4
+      - uses: googleapis/release-please-action@v5
         if: github.ref == 'refs/heads/main'
         id: release-main
         with:
diff --git a/.release-please-config.json b/.release-please-config.json
index 9f542739..9177f787 100644
--- a/.release-please-config.json
+++ b/.release-please-config.json
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
     "packages/otdf-python": {
       "release-type": "python",
       "package-name": "otdf-python",
+      "changelog-path": "CHANGELOG.md",
       "extra-files": [
         "packages/otdf-python/pyproject.toml",
         {
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 95373a90..58288a1a 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,29 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## [0.7.2](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/compare/otdf-python-v0.7.1...otdf-python-v0.7.2) (TBD)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* fix D205 docstring formatting across otdf-python source files ([#149](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/issues/149)) ([c0910cb](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/commit/c0910cbb599af4f05e1bb5ca5d130e85d39eb4fa))
+* fix/increase testing, fix misconfiguration ([#148](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/issues/148)) ([1dc8c45](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/commit/1dc8c4557bdcbcbf74b2f663c4e190664047cb7f))
+* **main:** fix release issue, required arguments from workspace root ([#147](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/issues/147)) ([668f00a](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/commit/668f00a083990b5cea686e5885216e0359ceaf55))
+* use --package flag with uv version for workspace layout ([#144](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/issues/144)) ([12acfbb](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/commit/12acfbb4f8d99c8c745f35cbd7bddfc41e63b8b4))
+
+## [0.7.1](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/compare/otdf-python-v0.7.0...otdf-python-v0.7.1) (2026-06-04)
+
+
+### Documentation
+
+* fix project structure path in README ([#145](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/issues/145)) ([c10f98b](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/commit/c10f98bb67e823a8bd061c8100d8493d2083699f))
+
+## [0.7.0](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/compare/otdf-python-v0.6.0...otdf-python-v0.7.0) (2026-06-04)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **main:** update dependencies & switch to uv workspace layout ([#142](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/issues/142)) ([649f63c](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/commit/649f63ce4eee4b564b92afd3dbda2b3e3d55803e))
+
 ## [0.6.0](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/compare/otdf-python-v0.5.0...otdf-python-v0.6.0) (2026-05-21)
 
 
diff --git a/packages/otdf-python/CHANGELOG.md b/packages/otdf-python/CHANGELOG.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 84ec14f3..00000000
--- a/packages/otdf-python/CHANGELOG.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,15 +0,0 @@
-# Changelog
-
-## [0.7.1](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/compare/otdf-python-v0.7.0...otdf-python-v0.7.1) (2026-06-04)
-
-
-### Documentation
-
-* fix project structure path in README ([#145](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/issues/145)) ([c10f98b](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/commit/c10f98bb67e823a8bd061c8100d8493d2083699f))
-
-## [0.7.0](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/compare/otdf-python-v0.6.0...otdf-python-v0.7.0) (2026-06-04)
-
-
-### Features
-
-* **main:** update dependencies & switch to uv workspace layout ([#142](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/issues/142)) ([649f63c](https://github.com/b-long/opentdf-python-sdk/commit/649f63ce4eee4b564b92afd3dbda2b3e3d55803e))
diff --git a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/auth_headers.py b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/auth_headers.py
index afb2077e..7943e003 100644
--- a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/auth_headers.py
+++ b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/auth_headers.py
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 @dataclass
 class AuthHeaders:
     """Represents authentication headers used in token-based authorization.
+
     This class holds authorization and DPoP (Demonstrating Proof of Possession) headers
     that are used in token-based API requests.
     """
diff --git a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/kas_client.py b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/kas_client.py
index 82e90d34..c460e810 100644
--- a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/kas_client.py
+++ b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/kas_client.py
@@ -362,6 +362,7 @@ def _create_signed_request_jwt(
         self, policy_json, client_public_key, key_access, session_key_type=None
     ):
         """Create a signed JWT for the rewrap request.
+
         The JWT is signed with the DPoP private key.
 
         Args:
@@ -400,6 +401,7 @@ def _create_signed_request_jwt(
 
     def _create_connect_rpc_signed_token(self, key_access, policy_json):
         """Create a signed token specifically for Connect RPC requests.
+
         For now, this delegates to the existing JWT creation method.
         """
         return self._create_signed_request_jwt(
@@ -469,6 +471,7 @@ def _create_dpop_proof(self, method, url, access_token=None):
 
     def get_public_key(self, kas_info):
         """Get KAS public key using Connect RPC.
+
         Checks cache first if available.
         """
         try:
@@ -569,6 +572,7 @@ def _prepare_ec_keypair(self, session_key_type):
 
     def _prepare_rsa_keypair(self):
         """Prepare RSA key pair for unwrapping, reusing if possible.
+
         Uses separate ephemeral keys for encryption (not DPoP keys).
 
         Returns:
diff --git a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/kas_connect_rpc_client.py b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/kas_connect_rpc_client.py
index 8ee8176e..937b87de 100644
--- a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/kas_connect_rpc_client.py
+++ b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/kas_connect_rpc_client.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 """KASConnectRPCClient: Handles Connect RPC communication with the Key Access Service (KAS).
+
 This class encapsulates all interactions with otdf_python_proto.
 """
 
diff --git a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/kas_info.py b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/kas_info.py
index 336359a5..20743d08 100644
--- a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/kas_info.py
+++ b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/kas_info.py
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 @dataclass
 class KASInfo:
     """Configuration for Key Access Server (KAS) information.
+
     This class stores details about a Key Access Server including its URL,
     public key, key ID, default status, and cryptographic algorithm.
     """
diff --git a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/key_type_constants.py b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/key_type_constants.py
index 185cabb8..394e44af 100644
--- a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/key_type_constants.py
+++ b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/key_type_constants.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 """Constants for session key types used in the KAS client.
+
 This matches the Java SDK's KeyType enum pattern.
 """
 
diff --git a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/nanotdf_ecdsa_struct.py b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/nanotdf_ecdsa_struct.py
index 5abb4f58..cfebae8d 100644
--- a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/nanotdf_ecdsa_struct.py
+++ b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/nanotdf_ecdsa_struct.py
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ def from_bytes(
 
     def as_bytes(self) -> bytes:
         """Convert the signature structure to bytes.
+
         Raises ValueError if r_value or s_value is None.
         """
         if self.r_value is None or self.s_value is None:
diff --git a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/policy_binding_serializer.py b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/policy_binding_serializer.py
index 2b1c05ed..e7e6a962 100644
--- a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/policy_binding_serializer.py
+++ b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/policy_binding_serializer.py
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ def __init__(self, **kwargs):
 
 class PolicyBindingSerializer:
     """Handles serialization and deserialization of policy bindings.
+
     This class provides static methods to convert between JSON representations
     and PolicyBinding objects.
     """
diff --git a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/sdk.py b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/sdk.py
index d3476c62..9945f3ab 100644
--- a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/sdk.py
+++ b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/sdk.py
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ class KAS(AbstractContextManager):
 
     def get_public_key(self, kas_info: Any) -> Any:
         """Retrieve the public key from KAS for RSA operations.
+
         If the public key is cached, returns the cached value.
         Otherwise, makes a request to the KAS.
 
@@ -217,6 +218,7 @@ class Services(AbstractContextManager):
 
         def kas(self) -> KAS:
             """Return the KAS client for key access operations.
+
             This should be implemented to return an instance of KAS.
             """
             raise NotImplementedError
diff --git a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/tdf_reader.py b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/tdf_reader.py
index db884fd4..7c85ffb3 100644
--- a/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/tdf_reader.py
+++ b/packages/otdf-python/src/otdf_python/tdf_reader.py
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 
 class TDFReader:
     """TDFReader is responsible for reading and processing Trusted Data Format (TDF) files.
+
     The class initializes with a TDF file channel, extracts the manifest and payload entries,
     and provides methods to retrieve the manifest content, read payload bytes, and read policy objects.
     """
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index f02b78b2..ab8fe132 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -48,8 +48,7 @@ extend-exclude = ["packages/otdf-python-proto/src/"]
 "tests/**" = ["D100", "D101", "D102", "D103", "D107", "D400", "D401", "D415"]
 "packages/otdf-python-proto/**" = ["D"]  # Ignore all D (docstring) rules for generated proto files
 
-# TODO: Remaining work - 4 buckets to fix (140 errors remaining):
+# TODO: Remaining work
 # Bucket #1: D102 (missing method docstrings) - 98 errors
 # Bucket #2: D105 (missing magic method docstrings) - 23 errors
-# Bucket #3: D205 (blank line formatting), D103, D417, D104 - 19 errors
-"packages/otdf-python/src/**" = ["D102", "D105", "D205"]
+"packages/otdf-python/src/**" = ["D102", "D105"]