Litigation

Felons Claim Right To Own Firearms
Source: Crime and Justice News, July 21, 2008. "Twice convicted of felonies, James Francis Barton Jr. faces charges of violating a federal law barring felons from owning guns after police found seven pistols, three shotguns and five rifles at his home south of Pittsburgh...

Post-Heller roundup
In the Washington Times, Jacob Sullum argues "D.C.'s political leaders know they are inviting another Second Amendment lawsuit, but they are determined to defy the Supreme Court and the Constitution for as long as possible...

Supreme Court to hear D.C. Gun Case
The announcement from the Plaintiff/Respondent:Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear the case of Heller v. District of Columbia, and decide whether the Second Amendment to the U...

Bill in Congress Targets Latest D.C. Gun Regulations
Lawmakers in Congress are pushing a bill that would trump the District of Columbia’s newly enacted regulations of handguns. The Washington Post reports that the measure, dubbed the “Second Amendment Enforcement Act,” is likely to be voted on in the House in September...

Today at the Supreme Court | 3.18.08
At 10 a.m., the Court is scheduled to hear argument in District of Columbia v. Heller (07-290), involving a Second Amendment challenge to the District?s firearms regulations. Walter Dellinger of Washington, D...

Firearm Cases and Laws to be Impacted by Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26, 2008, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) 128 S. Ct. 645. The issue in the case was whether Washington, D...

Selection of State Supreme Court Judges
How State Court Judges are Selected

California Supreme Court Proposition 8 Decision
Court Rejects Challenges to Proposition 8, but Finds Marriages Valid

Is Barack Obama a Natural Born Citizen?
Wrotnowski v. Bysiewicz (Supreme Court): Does Obama meet the constitutional requirements to be President

Unwed Fathers' Rights in Adoption
Landmark Cases in Adoption Law Shape Law with respect to Unwed Fathers

Self Defense
It's legal to defend yourself and your family

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Career Choices
Descriptions of law enforcement occupations

Rutland School District
Double pay offered as part of class action wage dispute settlement, pending court approval.

Katrina Victims See Justice, Ruling Paves the Way for Class Actions
Katrina Victims See Justice Ruling Paves the Way for Class Actions

Nail Guns
Injury Rate More Than Doubles in Three Years

Heat Guns
Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Ebay Fined
French Court Sets Fine at $61 Million

Personal Injury
Appeals Court Upholds Congressional Legislation