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Will Trump Reshape the 9th Circuit?
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
The Supreme Court isn't the only federal court with a longstanding empty seat. There are currently 114 outstanding federal judicial vacancies, including 17 on...
Law Firm Loses $1 Million Tax Deduction for Standby Airplane
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
To the lawyer who wanted a standby deduction for his aircraft, the Ninth Circuit said, "Oh no, that's not gonna fly." At least, that's the gist of what the...
9th Circuit Will Rehear Case on the 'Right to Buy Arms'
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
The Second Amendment, a Ninth Circuit panel ruled in a 2-1 decision last May, protects not just the right to bear arms for self-defense, but the "right to...
Legislature Wrongly Denied Defense to Agricultural Employers to Favor Unions, 9th Cir. Rules
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
A federal appeals court ruled the California legislature wrongly carved out a law to help workers' unions in lawsuits against their employers. In a final order...
California's 'Cool Down' Period for All Gun Purchases Upheld by 9th Cir.
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
The Ninth Circuit upheld California's 10-day 'cool down' period for gun purchasers last week. Under that law, all purchasers must wait for their guns, even if...
Plaintiff Suing Spokeo for FCRA Violations Wins Standing Issue
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Thomas Robbins filed a class action lawsuit against Spokeo back in 2011, but his case has not made it very far due to being held up on appeals. Robbins v....
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