Freedom of Association
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Tennessee Firefighters Allege Retaliatory Firings Following Public Campaign
Five probationary firefighters and their union have filed suit against the City of Clarksville, Tennessee, and its fire chief alleging…
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Fire Law Roundup for February 9, 2026
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for February 9, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss the termination of an Austin…
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Boston Firefighter’s Suspension Over Safety Email May Have Violated First Amendment, Court Rules
A federal district court has denied the City of Boston’s motion to dismiss a First Amendment lawsuit filed by Boston…
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Discipline For Complaining to Union Leads to Federal Suit
A Charleston firefighter who was transferred after he complained to his union about unsafe station conditions, has filed suit along…
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Louisiana Captain Challenges Termination
A Louisiana fire captain who was terminated last year, has filed suit claiming he is being retaliated against for contacting…
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Fire Law Roundup for August 5, 2024
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for August 5, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the demotion of an Odessa,…
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Fire Law Roundup for May 6, 2024
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for May 6, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss a suit filed by the…
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Magistrate Refuses to Dismiss Wrongful Termination Suit by Texas Union President
A federal magistrate judge has recommended that a lawsuit brought by a terminated IAFF union president, proceed although the fire…
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Colorado Union President Challenges Termination
The union president of IAFF Local 3214 has filed suit in federal court alleging the Mountain View Fire Protection District…
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Arizona Firefighter Claims Termination Related to Union Activities
An Arizona firefighter who was terminated last November, has filed suit claiming the city’s stated reason for firing him was…
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Suit Claims Louisiana Fire Chief Discriminated Against Couple Over Relationship
Two former employees of a Louisiana fire department have filed suit claiming they were discriminated against and forced out of…
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Kansas State Council of Firefighters First Amendment Suit Continues
The Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters and former Hays Firefighters IAFF Local 2119 President Aaron Ditter have survived a…
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