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September 12, 2026
Court Allows Challenge To Disclosure Of Minnesota Undercover Officer Identities
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA), which alleged that it represents “over 90% of the police and peace officers in Minnesota,” sued the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST Board) after the Board allegedly released the names and dates of birth of at
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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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First Thursday Podcast

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September 3, 2026
First Thursday, September 2026
Marijuana, Guns, & Public Safety EmployeesMarijuana laws have been loosening in many states, but the drug is still illegal at the federal level. This month’s podcast covers what happens when state and federal laws collide on this issue, and why the labor contract is so important. Coming up from LRIS
, 09/03/2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
, 03/05/2026

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