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Attorney Peter Perroni and the NEPBA prevailed in a showdown with City Hall and a NH newspaper, both seeking to force the release of an arbitration decision involving the Portsmouth Police Supervisor’s Union. The union intervened in this important court battle to protect the privacy rights of not just its member, but to protect the rights of all unionized NH police officers and law enforcement officials.

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A Massachusetts Federal District Court judge this week has ruled that it is ok to secretly record police officers and other government officials performing their duities in public. In doing so, the Court concluded that wiretapping charges levied against such offending individuals are unconstitutional. While it is not unexpected that we have come to this point given the widespread available technology, some very disturbing warnings lie within the 44 page court ruling.

In making her ruling, the judge stated ...

NP Attorney Gary Nolan recently won an important arbitration case on behalf of NEPBA Local 550, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Correctional Officers Association. The employer has on multiple occasions attempted to prevent the member from having his termination case heard on the merits. This NEPBA win allows the member’s case to finally go forward.

The decision is interesting, particularly for those labor leaders who negotiate settlement agreements with employers, as the arbitrator sets forth important drafting concerns and legal ...