Press

Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley - Oct 07, 2008
This Opinion enforces the rights of peace officers who may be subject to review by a Police Commission in their own jurisdiction.

New Financial Reporting for Drug Officers Halted - Daily Journal - Sept 16, 2008
Los Angeles Police Protective League v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. CV 08-00788 (C.D. Cal., filed Feb. 5, 2008) regarding Financial Disclosures.

The California Military and Veteran’s Code - July 2008
Police Officers Who Are Members of the Military Reserves or The California National Guard Should Be Familiar with the Military and Veteran’s Code.

Judge Blocks LAPD Mandate of Officers' Financial Disclosures - June 13, 2008
Silver, Hadden, Silver, Wexler & Levine Obtains a Temporary Restraining Order on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Protective League to Restrain Implementation of Financial Disclosure.

The Status of Donning & Doffing Cases For California Peace Officers - June 11, 2008
Since the U.S. Supreme Court decision in IBP, Inc. v. Alvarez in late 2005, the number of lawsuits based on the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) seeking overtime pay for pre and post shift time incurred by employees has grown significantly, including cases involving peace officers.

Silver, Hadden, Silver, Wexler & Levine Files For Injunction on Behalf of Orange County Employees' Association Against Disclosure of Names to Orange County Register Newspaper - April 22, 2008
The lawsuit seeks to enjoin the public disclosure of the names of County employees to the Orange County Register newspaper until the County of Orange provides reasonable written notice to the Association and the opportunity to meet and confer as to the issues of safety on the proposed disclosure.

LAPPL Injunction Filed Against Unilateral Implementation of Financial Disclosure Policy By City of Los Angeles - December 20, 2007
The lawsuit by the League asserts numerous violations against the City arising from the implementation of the financial disclosure policy.

Court Orders LASD to Provide Cashout of Accrued Excess Vacation to Employees on 4850 Leave
The court entered judgement in favor of the PPOA and the fifteen individuals.

Beverly Hills POA Negotiations
Following prolonged and intense negotiations, the Beverly Hills Police Officers’ Association and the City of Beverly Hills reached a 4 year agreement that assured that the affected employees will remain the highest compensated law enforcement officers in Southern California.

Santa Monica POA Negotiations
Following a mid-year adjustment mandated by the current contract which effectively placed the total compensation of sworn peace officers represented by the Santa Monica Police Officers’ Association second highest among that provided to law enforcement officers in Los Angeles County.

Oxnard POA Negotiations
The Oxnard Peace Officers’ Association recently concluded exhaustive negotiations with the City of Oxnard by entering into a 1 year Memorandum of Understanding that resulted in an increase in the total compensation of the represented employees of slightly more than 9%.

Firefighters Procedural Bill Of Rights Enacted - October 13, 2007
To watch the Assembly floor discussion Click Here.

Los Angeles Police Protective League - August 28, 2007
Judge Ernest M. Hiroshige denies the City’s legal motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the League.

Ivory Webb Client Alert - July 06, 2007
San Bernardino Deputy Acquitted of Attempted Manslaughter.

William Hunt Lawsuit - June 18, 2007
Lawsuit filed against Mike Corona by former challenger in Orange County Sheriff election.

Ventura County Deputy Found Not to Have Committed Excessive Force
Deputy Larazo was vindicated by the Commission's clear determination that the force used in each incident was necessary and justified.

Santa Maria POA Signs Three-Year Contract
Secures front-loaded +20% package in tough economic times.

Ontario POA Signs Three-Year Contract
The City of Ontario and the Ontario Police Officers' Association sign a three-year contract that has roughly 20% in guaranteed base salary increases and places the City in an enviable position as far as recruiting is concerned.

MBPOA and City Reach Agreement on New Contract
After several months of intense negotiations the MBPOA and the City of Manhattan Beach reached an agreement on a new contract for salary and benefits over the next five years.

Silver, Hadden & Silver Wins Landmark Retirement Compensation Case - August 14, 1997
On August 14, 1997, the California Supreme Court rendered its landmark decision in Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs' Ass'n. v. Board of Retirement (1997) 16 Cal.4th 483.

Suspension Reduced for Probation Officer

Inglewood Sergeant's Suspension Is Set Aside

Civil Service Commission Overturns Santa Barbara Deputy Sheriff's Suspension