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In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court affirmed the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to regulate weapon parts kits and unfinished frames or receivers as “firearms” under the Gun...more
The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) has long been a cornerstone of protection for firearms manufacturers and sellers, shielding them from liability when their products are misused in crimes. But recent...more
On April 3, Arkansas enacted HB 1509 (the “Act”), known as the Arkansas Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act. The Act prohibits financial institutions from using merchant category codes that distinguish firearms retailers...more
In November 2023 we discussed the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to strike down a Biden-era firearm regulation concerning “ghost guns,” concluding that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)...more
Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued two decisions: Bondi v. VanDerStok, No. 23-852: This case addresses a statutory challenge to ATF regulations designed to prohibit ghost guns—privately made...more
The Wyoming Legislature has wrapped up its 2025 session, but not before adopting several new laws governing public employers. Three of these laws were not specifically drafted as employment laws, but will have significant...more
The Supreme Court decided two cases today, continuing the release of opinions on which the Court is not deeply divided. The tougher ones are yet to come....more
The Supreme Court of the United States issued two decisions on March 21st: Delligatti v. United States, No. 23-825: This case interprets 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), which imposes a five-year mandatory minimum sentence when a...more
U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Albert v. Ass’n of Anti-Money Laundering - ADA, § 309 - NRA v. Bondi - firearms, sales to minors, young adults, constitutional challenges - Org of Prof Aviculturists v. FDLA...more
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in one case: Barrett v. United States, No. 24-5774: A jury convicted Dwayne Barrett of robbery under the Hobbs Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1951, which prohibits...more
On Friday, February 7, President Trump issued a first-of-its-kind Executive Order prioritizing the Second Amendment as “an indispensable safeguard of security and liberty.” The order is the first step in what could be a broad...more
On January 30, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a landmark opinion in Reese v. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), holding that 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(b)(1) and (c)(1), which...more
Many New Hampshire employers will soon be required to allow employees to keep loaded guns in their cars parked at work, and all employers in the state will soon need to comply with new employee privacy protections regarding...more
For decades, the U.S. Surgeon General has shined a light on hazards to the health of Americans, both for individuals and society at large. The beacons have worked to persuade lots of people to improve health habits....more
On July 25, 2024, Governor Healey signed “an Act Modernizing Firearm Laws” (“Chapter 135” or the “Act”), a new comprehensive gun law that makes several key changes to existing Massachusetts’ gun laws, including banning “ghost...more
It is instructive to review the Supreme Court’s record in its most recent term, concentrating on regulatory and administrative law cases, which are usually back-burner issues. But not this term....more
Heeter v. Bowers, 99 F.4th 900 (6th Cir. Apr. 29, 2024) - The Sixth Circuit considered appellate jurisdiction when there is a question of fact, the extent that a self-serving affidavit can be used in cases with body camera...more
Last month, in Wolford v. Lopez, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision with implications on commercial property owners’ rights to restrict firearms on private property. Interpreting the U.S. Supreme Court’s...more
Hospitals must prepare now to comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 2975, which requires certain hospitals to implement a weapons screening policy and use specified weapons detection devices, other than handheld metal detector...more
Yesterday, September 26, 2024, the Supreme Court of Texas held that the State Fair of Texas, as a private entity, has the right to ban handguns on fairgrounds leased from the City of Dallas....more
You might think the laws of King Edward I of England (1239-1307), George Washington’s whisky distillery, and an 1807 “Treatise on the Law of Idiocy and Lunacy” have little to do with the federal criminal code of 2024. And you...more
When it comes to firearm regulations, Colorado Springs has its own set of rules that residents and visitors must follow. Whether you're a gun enthusiast or simply a concerned citizen, understanding these laws is essential to...more
In a case argued by Wiley attorneys on behalf of the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC), SB Tactical, B&T USA, and Richard Cicero, the Eighth Circuit issued a 2-1 opinion in FRAC v. Garland finding that the...more
A jury convicted Defendant of health care fraud offenses after a series of delays in her trial date, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a Superseding Indictment that was filed 11 weeks before trial. During these delays,...more
Can you prohibit your employees from bringing firearms to your workplace? You may think the answer is yes, but it’s more complicated. Recent state laws on gun rights have raised questions regarding guns at work. Here we will...more