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Nolan | Perroni wins significant legal ruling in Civil Service promotion case - Court overturns Commission

Gary and Peter represented a long time Lowell Police patrolman in his bid for promotion to sergeant. After a negative ruling from Civil Service, NP appealed to the superior court, where a judge recently issued a strong rebuke of the City's conduct. In ruling for the officer, the court clarified the bypass process, and explained thoroughly how the City's skirting of the rules can lead to both the appearance of impropriety, as well a actual improprieties.

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Source: LegalNolan | Perroni wins significant legal ruling in Civil Service promotion case - Court overturns Commission

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