<h1 class="entry-title">Category: Legal Blog</h1>

First Circuit issues very significant decision protecting police from personal liability – new rule of law

In a colorfully written 53-page opinion very important for police officers, the US First Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the “community caretaking function,” previously only applicable to automobile searches and seizures, is now applicable to private premises, including residences. The case is Canglia v. Strom, and was issued March 13, 2020. In this […]

Union Contracts, Collective Bargaining, and COVID-19

With a public health state of emergency impacting the entire nation, first responders are among the select group of essential employees working outside of the home. With almost daily changes to working conditions, several labor questions have arisen. Unions have cooperated with local governments in making staffing and other changes during this crisis, while at […]

Arbitrator Rules Police Officers entitled to Premium Detail Rate

Attorney Gary Nolan represented NEPBA Locals 8A and 8B in this important arbitration victory for the unions. Here, the union, negotiated a special detail rate of pay for certain jobs that occurred on holidays, weekends, overnights, etc. As is typical, the union agreed to a discounted rate for jobs performed by the Town and paid […]