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San Diego Backing Off; Concealed Carry May Still be Appealed
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Two weeks ago, the Ninth Circuit shocked the legal world by holding, contrary to many circuits with more conservative credentials, that the U.S. Constitution...
A Case About Sunflower Seeds; Adjust Expectations Accordingly.
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
We can't beat Judge Silverman's summary of the case, so we'll stick with the direct quote: "Some days we are called upon to consider such profound issues as...
School Uniform's Slogan is Compelled Speech
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Eugene Volokh is on quite the winning streak. The professor and blogger, fresh off a victory in another pro bono free speech case (the ongoing Crystal Cox...
Uh, What? 9th Circuit Strikes Cal. Concealed Carry Restrictions
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
"The right to bear arms includes the right to carry an operable firearm outside the home for the lawful purpose of self-defense." We repeat: what? How does the...
Nevada Attorney General Backs Down on Gay Marriage; Battle Over?
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
First California. Then Virginia. Now Nevada. State after state after state, attorneys general are backing down in the the battle over gay marriage. Those who...
Can't Find a Job? Maybe Spokeo's Misinformation Is to Blame
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
An unemployed job hunter can proceed with his lawsuit against Spokeo claiming violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Ninth Circuit ruled. For those...
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Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
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