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Officer’s Improper Remark On Facebook Not Protected Under The First Amendment
Apr 13, 2024
In 2014, Benjamin Zucker had been employed by the LAPD for 19 years. He held the rank of police serg...
Read MoreO’doan Vs Stanford
Apr 12, 2024
Facts Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting that James O’Doan had experienced an ep...
Read MoreL.a. Sheriff Barred From Disclosing Brady List Names To Prosecutors
Apr 11, 2024
On March 24, 2017, our law firm filed an amicus curiae brief in the above-referenced case in support...
Read MoreHernandez V. Town Of Gilbert
Apr 10, 2024
Following a brief police pursuit, Scott Hernandez fled to his home where he activated the remote-con...
Read MoreEmployer Ban On Officer Speech Violates First Amendment Moonin V. Tice, No. 15-16571 (9th Cir. 2017)
Apr 09, 2024
The United States Court of Appeals has held that a public employer may not subject all employee spee...
Read MoreDisciplinary Appeal Of Termination Still Possible After Retirement
Apr 08, 2024
We recently had a client ask us if they could proceed with their disciplinary appeal, if they retire...
Read MoreDirective Not To Contact Witnesses Improper
Apr 07, 2024
The County initiated an investigation focused on Lance Scimeca concerning an alleged violation of a ...
Read More“Detention For Investigation” How Long Is Too Long?
Apr 06, 2024
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that a five-hour detention, even assuming a legitimat...
Read MoreCa Supreme Court Upholds Immunity For Police Pursuit Damages
Apr 05, 2024
Police pursuing a suspect in the City of Gardena, employed a PIT (Pursuit Intervention Technique) to...
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