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Enforcing the Contract: Grievances, Discipline, and Workplace Rights
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Best Practices in Public Safety Discipline
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August 8, 2026
Supreme Court Finds No Historical Basis For Disarming Marijuana Users
Ali Danial Hemani, a dual U.S.–Pakistan citizen living in Texas, became the subject of a federal investigation in 2022 after authorities suspected him and his family of terrorism-related activity. During a search of the family home, Hemani cooperated with law enforcement. He turned over a firearm he
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July 11, 2026
Jersey City Can’t Fire Officers For Legal Cannabis Use, Court Affirms
In September 2022, the Jersey City Police Department (JCPD) randomly drug-tested officers Norhan Mansour and Omar Polanco. Both tested positive for cannabinoids. Both admitted they had used cannabis off-duty but insisted that they had only purchased regulated, legal product from New Jersey dispen­sa
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June 13, 2026
Nice While It Lasted — Trooper Must Repay Seven-Year Overpayment
Vincent Antenucci, a New Jersey State Trooper, sought to avoid repay­ment of approximately $29,000 in salary overpayments that accumulated over several years due to an administrative error in his pay classification. After be­ing promoted in 2012, Antenucci was mistakenly placed at a higher salary le
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First Thursday Podcast

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01:29:23

August 6, 2026
First Thursday, August 2026
The Brady Rule affirms that the government, because of its obligation to provide defendants with a fair trial, must turn over favorable, exculpatory evidence to a criminal defendant. Over the years, Brady has become as impactful on public safety labor law as it has in criminal law. Brady Lists of of
, 08/06/2026

01:00:08

July 9, 2026
First Thursday, July 2026
The Supreme Court has wrapped up its 2026 docket, and, in this podcast, Rick covers three decisions that impact public safety employees.US v. Hemani (03:19)Margolin v. National Association of Immigration Judges (32:13)Trump v. Slaughter (45:40)
, 07/09/2026

01:01:02

June 4, 2026
First Thursday, June 2026
Rick Poulson covers a potpourri of cases from across the country, including two involving police take-home vehicles.
, 06/04/2026

46:01

May 7, 2026
First Thursday, May 2026
The rise of gambling apps has created an multitude of issues, and the public safety labor environment has not been immune from its effects. In this episode of First Thursday, Rick Poulson explores this rapidly growing issue and its implications for public safety agencies. Sparked by both personal ob
, 05/07/2026

55:50

March 5, 2026
First Thursday, April 2026
Upcoming seminars from LRIS (00:01:12)The CasesCourt Rejects Late First Amendment Challenge to “Talk My S**t” Termination, Shelton v Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (6th Cir. 2026)(00:02:40)No ULP When Citgy Refused To Make Firefighters Whole For W-2 Errors, Rochester Fire Fighters Ass’n v.
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57:11

March 5, 2026
First Thursday, March 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the case United States v. Hemani. The case deals with whether federal criminal statute 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), which makes it a felony for an “unlawful user” of a controlled substance to possess a firearm, is constitutional when it is used to pr
, 03/05/2026

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Lexington Man, Former State FOP Leader Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison For $187K Fraud Scheme
08/20/2026
FRANKFORT, KY — A Lexington man who once served in high-ranking leadership roles within regional and state police fraternal organizations has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for orchestrating a series of wire fraud schemes.Kevin Ryan Straw, 40, was sentenced Tuesday to 27 mon
Despite Potential Links To Cancer, Many Firefighters Are Still Wearing PFAS Gear
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Paul Cotter spent decades living the typical firefighter routine. When the alarm sounded, he’d step into his turnout gear – the specialized boots, pants, topcoat and helmet that’s worn to protect first responders from extreme heat and moisture – and be on the truck within seconds.He looked at the un
Records Detail How Pembroke Pines PD Sought To Obtain Officers’ Text Messages
08/20/2026
PEMBROKE PINES, FL — Newly released records give a closer look at how a disagreement between Pembroke Pines police supervisors and the union over a proposed shift swap escalated into an internal affairs investigation and, eventually, a federal lawsuit. The records obtained by the Pembroke Pines News
Judge Orders Mo. Firefighter Reinstated After Fatal 2021 Crash
08/14/2026
KANSAS CITY, M) — A Jackson County judge has confirmed an arbitrator’s order that the Kansas City firefighter driving the pumper truck involved in a 2021 multi-fatality crash in Westport get his job back and receive back pay.Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Jalilah Otto issued the decision on Mond