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The ALEU full service attorney offers free phone consultations, reduced percentages on personal injury cases and reduced rates on other legal services.

Garrity II
Another court opinion strongly supporting Garrity rights for police officers.

Loudermill
The Tenth Circuit recently decided an interesting case on pre-termination procedural due process.

Garrity
A recent Wisconsin case provides an example of why an officer needs to make a Garrity disclaimer prior to making a statement.

FLSA
The Sixth Circuit recently issued a major victory regarding the use of compensatory time.

Summary of LEO First Amendment Rights

I.U.P.A. Garrity Rights Card