Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Ninth Circuit Protects First Amendment Rights to Place Political Yard Signs While Drawing Sharp Limits on Internal Job-related Speech

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In a decision that offers important guidance for California public safety unions and the rank-and-file members they represent, the Ninth Cir...
Wednesday, May 6, 2026

When Using an Internal Investigation as a Defense, Expect Disclosure: Lessons from Paknad v. Superior Court

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In a decision of considerable practical significance for public safety unions, the Sixth District Court of Appeal in  Paknad v. Superior Cou...
Friday, May 1, 2026

California Court of Appeal Expands Disclosure of Confidential Police Personnel Records in Pitchess Motions

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In a ruling that warrants careful attention from every California peace officer and the unions that represent them, the Court of Appeal in S...
Monday, April 27, 2026

Mastagni Holstedt files California Professional Firefighters Amicus Brief in the Ninth Circuit in Support of Judge Donato's Major Ruling Regarding Calculating Firefighter Overtime Rate

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In a matter of significant consequence for public safety professionals throughout California, Mastagni Holstedt has filed an amicus curiae b...
Thursday, April 23, 2026

Ninth Circuit Ruling Confirms Constitutional Limits on State Regulation of Federal Law Enforcement Operations

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The Ninth Circuit enjoined California’s attempt to regulate federal officers, affirming Supremacy Clause protections PORAC warned were at st...