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by Richard Poulson, LRIS

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First Thursday, October 2026

October 8, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

This month’s podcast is all about information. Information about the public and employees. Who controls it, who has access to it, how can it be used, and what role does the union play? The Cases How local and state legislative bodies are…
First Thursday, September 2026

September 3, 2026 · 50 min

Marijuana, Guns, & Public Safety Employees Marijuana laws have been loosening in many states, but the drug is still illegal at the federal level. This month’s podcast covers what happens when state and federal laws collide on this issue…
First Thursday, August 2026

August 6, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

The Brady Rule affirms that the government, because of its obligation to provide defendants with a fair trial, must turn over favorable, exculpatory evidence to a criminal defendant. Over the years, Brady has become as impactful on public…
First Thursday, July 2026

July 9, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

The Supreme Court has wrapped up its 2026 docket, and, in this podcast, Rick covers three decisions that impact public safety employees. US v. Hemani (03:19) Margolin v. National Association of Immigration Judges (32:13) Trump v. Slaughter…
First Thursday

June 4, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Rick Poulson covers a potpourri of cases from across the country, including two involving police take-home vehicles. Cases: New Mexico Labor Relations Board Finds Police Take-Home Vehicles Policy A Mandatory Subject Of Bargaining, Village…

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First Thursday, May 2026

May 7, 2026 · 46 min

The rise of gambling apps has created an multitude of issues, and the public safety labor environment has not been immune from its effects. In this episode of First Thursday, Rick Poulson explores this rapidly growing issue and its…
First Thursday, April 2026

March 5, 2026 · 56 min

Upcoming seminars from LRIS (00:01:12) The Cases Court Rejects Late First Amendment Challenge to “Talk My S**t” Termination, Shelton v Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (6th Cir. 2026)(00:02:40) No ULP When Citgy Refused To Make…
First Thursday, March 2026

March 5, 2026 · 57 min

The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the case United States v. Hemani. The case deals with whether federal criminal statute 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), which makes it a felony for an “unlawful user” of a controlled substance…
First Thursday, February 2026

February 5, 2026 · 45 min

Employers often try to win disputes by focusing on technical definitions or procedural arguments. They will apply a narrow definition to an employee’s workplace right and reframe the dispute so the protection seems not to apply. All four…
First Thursday, January 2026, Part 2

January 15, 2026 · 37 min

In part two of this month’s podcast, Rick offers his predictions for 2026 for three different categories.
First Thursday, January 2026, Part 1

January 8, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

A look back, a look ahead. We took January 1 off for the New Year’s Day holiday, so this First Thursday episode is posting on the second Thursday. We will be posting a bonus episode on the third Thursday (and you thought there were no more…
First Thursday, December 2025

December 4, 2025 · 60 min

We here at LRIS would like to wish everyone a joyous and peaceful holiday season. Here’s what in store for this last First Thursday podcast of 2025: Upcoming seminars from LRIS (00:01:53) The cases: State ex rel. GateHouse Media Ohio…