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RENZULLI LAW FIRM HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL SPRING OUTING
June 9, 2022 – Renzulli Law Firm attended Westchester Magazine’s ultimate party, the Burger & Beer Blast at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, New York. We sampled burgers, craft beer, wine and spirits from 30 local restaurants and then voted for our favorite burger. This year’s winner was Southern Table of Pleasantville, whose Bulleit Burger…
ATF Finalizing Rules To Classify Pistols With Stabilizing Braces As Short-Barreled Rifles
On January 31, 2022, the ATF published a Notice in the Federal Register regarding its plans to finalize the proposed rule regarding Factoring Criteria for Firearms with an Attached Stabilizing Brace that it had first published on June 10, 2021. The ATF also noted its plans to finalize the proposed rule regarding the Definition of “Frame or Receiver”…
WASHINGTON STATE SENATE INTRODUCES BILLS TO BAN “ASSAULT WEAPONS” AND “LARGE CAPACITY” MAGAZINES
January 27, 2021 The Washington State Senate recently introduced bills seeking to ban “assault weapons” and “large capacity” magazines. SB5217 would ban “assault weapons,” which it defines as: (1) dozens of specifically named models; (2) any semi-automatic rifle with an overall length of less than 30”; and (3) “copycat weapons.” Copycat weapons are defined as any…
ATF REGULATIONS EXPAND REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURE GUN STORAGE OR SAFETY DEVICES
January 10, 2022 The Gun Control Act (“GCA”) requires all federally licensed firearms dealers to certify that they have secure gun storage or safety devices available for purchase by their customers. On Monday, the DOJ published a new regulation in the Federal Register that expands this requirement. The new rule, which goes into effect on February…
RENZULLI LAW FIRM ACHIEVES VICTORY IN PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIM AGAINST FLARE LAUNCHER MANUFACTURER
December 16, 2021 Renzulli Law Firm represented an industry leading manufacturer of safety equipment in a lawsuit pending in federal court in Indiana. Plaintiff claimed that one of defendant’s products, a marine flare launcher, caused her serious injuries due to an alleged defect in design. Plaintiff was using the product in her home for self-defense…
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE PROPOSES BILL TO CIRCUMVENT THE PLCAA
January 14, 2022 A proposed bill was recently introduced in the California Assembly to bypass the immunity provided to members of the firearms industry by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (“PLCAA”). AB-1594 would add a new provision to the California Civil Code stating that: A gun industry member shall have created or…
ORAL ARGUMENT BEFORE THE U.S. SUPREME COURT IN SECOND AMENDMENT CASE
November 3, 2021 Oral argument was held before the United States Supreme Court this morning in the case of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Kevin P. Bruen, in his Official Capacity of Superintendent of New York State Police. As previously reported, this lawsuit arises from a challenge to New York’s concealed carry law…
RENZULLI LAW FIRM IS VICTORIOUS BEFORE THE MISSOURI COURT OF APPEALS IN CASE ALLEGING STRAW PURCHASE OF AMMUNITION
September 21, 2021 The Missouri Court of Appeals issued a decision affirming the dismissal of a case in which plaintiffs alleged that a sporting goods store illegally sold ammunition to a straw purchaser. Renzulli Law Firm represented the store in both the trial court and on appeal. Plaintiffs claimed that the store sold ammunition to a straw…
D.C. VOTES TO AMEND ITS “GHOST GUN” BAN IN RESPONSE TO LEGAL CHALLENGE
November 23, 2021 On November 16, 2021, the D.C. Council voted to amend its recently enacted law banning “ghost guns” on an emergency basis in response to a lawsuit filed by Dick Heller. Renzulli Law Firm, LLP previously reported on the lawsuit filed against the District of Columbia in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the constitutionality…
NINTH CIRCUIT UPHOLDS CALIFORNIA’S BAN ON MAGAZINES WITH A CAPACITY OF MORE THAN TEN ROUNDS
December 2, 2021 In a split decision by an en banc panel in the case of Duncan v. Bonta, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld California’s ban on magazines with a capacity of more than ten rounds (often referred to as large-capacity magazines). In so doing, the court reversed a decision by Judge Benitez of the U.S. District…
NEVADA SUPREME COURT HOLDS THE NEVADA IMMUNITY STATUTE PROHIBITS CLAIMS AGAINST FIREARM DEFENDANTS FROM THE ROUTE 91 HARVEST FESTIVAL SHOOTING
December 2, 2021 Today the Nevada Supreme Court unanimously held that the Nevada firearm industry immunity statute, NRS 41.131(1), provides the manufacturers and dealers of the AR-type rifles used in the October 1, 2017 shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas with immunity from the lawsuit filed against them. The court’s decision was issued in…
PROPOSED ILLINOIS LEGISLATION WOULD ALLOW ANYONE TO SUE THE FIREARMS INDUSTRY IN STRICT LIABILITY FOR INJURIES CAUSED BY THE UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
October 8, 2021 The Firearms Dealer and Importer Liability Act, a/k/a/ the Protecting Heartbeats Act, HB4156, which was introduced in Illinois on September 28, 2021 would hold firearms manufacturers, importers and dealers strictly liable for any bodily injury or death caused by the unlawful discharge of a firearm in Illinois. It would allow anyone, other than…
ATTEMPT BY CONGRESS TO REPEAL PLCAA
May 19, 2021 Democrats on Capitol Hill recently introduced bicameral legislation called the “Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act” that will open the gun industry to even more frivolous lawsuits. In 2005, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (“PLCAA”) became law. The PLCAA protects the licensed and heavily regulated…
RLF OBTAINS DISMISSAL FOR PISTOL MANUFACTURER PURSUANT TO THE PLCAA
March 19, 2021 The U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona issued a decision on March 11, 2021 granting a motion to dismiss pursuant to the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (“PLCAA”) that Renzulli Law Firm had filed on behalf of a pistol manufacturer. Plaintiff was shot and severely injured (paraplegia) while a…
Multiple States Attempt to Preempt Potential New Federal Firearm Restrictions
March 12, 2021 It is no secret that the Biden Administration – along with a Democrat led Congress – is attempting to enact new federal firearms restrictions into law. The new Administration recently called on Congress to pass laws requiring background checks on all firearms sales, ban “assault weapons” and high-capacity magazines, and eliminate the…
FIREARMS IMPORT-EXPORT UPDATE PART III – ENFORCEMENT OF EXPORT LAWS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND THE VOLUNTARY SELF-DISCLOSURE PROGRAM
February 12, 2021 This is the third and final update regarding the valuable information obtained from the NSSF’s January 11-14 firearms import-export webinars. As explained in our January 21 and January 26 updates, jurisdiction over the export of the majority of firearms and ammunition was formally transferred from the Department of State to the Department…
UNDERTAKING A RECALL: WHAT A MANUFACTURER SHOULD KNOW
February 5, 2021 UNDERTAKING A RECALL: WHAT A MANUFACTURER SHOULD KNOW Christopher Renzulli and Howard Schilsky of Renzulli Law Firm, LLP were published in the February 2021 edition of Westchester Lawyer Magazine for their article addressing the legal implications of undertaking a recall. Whether to issue a recall of a product, and how to effectively…
“Hearing Protection Act” Aimed at Eliminating Red Tape for the Purchase of Suppressors Reintroduced in the 117th Congress
January 16, 2021 H.R. 155, the Hearing Protection Act, first introduced to Congress in 2015, was reintroduced on January 4, 2021, by Republican Congressman from South Carolina, Jeff Duncan. The bill, if passed into law, would remove suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA), removing several restrictions on the purchase and possession of suppressors. A…
RLF 2019 Range Day
RLF RANGE DAY You have undoubtedly heard us say (many times) that we know the firearms and shooting sports industry, our clients and our clients’ products better than any other law firm. There is no better way to prove that sentiment than RLF’s 2019 Range Day — a successful event that brought our employees together…
WASHINGTON STATE ADVANCES BILL TO BAN GHOST GUNS FOR SOME
WASHINGTON STATE ADVANCES BILL TO BAN GHOST GUNS FOR SOME So-called “Ghost Guns” continue to be a hot topic for state and local governments across the nation. Now, in Washington state, lawmakers are taking steps to limit, but not outright ban, “Ghost Guns.” “Ghost Guns” are firearms that are referred to as “untraceable” because they…
BACKGROUND CHECK BILLS PASS HOUSE, LIKELY DOA IN SENATE
BACKGROUND CHECK BILLS PASS HOUSE, LIKELY DOA IN SENATE The 2018 election saw the Democratic party take a majority of seats in the United States House of Representatives, and many of the victorious candidates ran on a platform that included support for stricter gun control measures. One of the first actions taken by the house…
Government Contracts
The Federal Government reports that it is the single largest buyer of consumer goods and services in the world, with annual spending totaling an estimated $450 billion per year. With $450 billion at stake, an essential requirement for doing business with the Federal Government is to work with a law firm that has the knowledge…
Commercial Litigation & Business Disputes
Renzulli Law Firm attorneys represent clients in a wide variety of commercial litigation matters and business disputes. We use a “trial ready” approach that draws on our extensive experience in the courtroom to navigate and guide clients through pre-litigation and pre-trial matters. Our “trial ready” approach enables the effective and efficient resolution of disputes prior…
Intellectual Property Portfolio Management & Monitoring
Effective protection of intellectual property assets is a necessity in the modern global business world. Renzulli Law Firm attorneys have experience at every stage of an IP assets’ life-cycle, from strategically establishing rights to managing and protecting rights. Our attorneys work closely with clients to understand their drivers and goals and to create a management…
Anti-Counterfeiting & Enforcement
We take a unique, proactive and efficient approach to identify and stop infringement wherever it occurs. We have extensive experience prosecuting all forms of infringement, including trademark infringement, trade dress infringement, patent infringement and the dilutive use of trademarks. We are often able to achieve our clients’ objectives quickly and efficiently through cease and desist…
Intellectual Property Licensing & Transactions
Just as it is important to protect intellectual property assets through registration and enforcement, we recognize the important of strategically and effectively monetizing and leverage those assets. Our licensing and transaction attorneys possess in-depth knowledge of and experience with a wide-range of intellectual property matters and concepts. Our lawyers have assisted clients in building and…
General Liability, Casualty & Insurance
Premises Liability & Construction/Labor Law Renzulli Law Firm attorneys have extensive experience defending premises liability and labor law lawsuits in multiple jurisdictions. We represent defendants in lawsuits involving residential dwellings and a wide array of commercial properties, including restaurants, retail stores and supermarkets. Our clients include municipalities, property owners, general contractors, subcontractors and their insurance…
Asbestos Litigation
Renzulli Law Firm’s asbestos litigation practice focuses on the defense of corporate clients in asbestos personal-injury actions filed in the State of New York. Renzulli Law Firm provides full coverage throughout New York, including New York County (“NYCAL”) and all venues in upstate New York. Our attorneys have served as local counsel and National Coordinating…
New York’s Film Tax Credit Brings Hollywood East
New York has long sought to rival California as a preferred filming destination for the motion picture industry. And why not? New York offers some of the most diverse filming locations in the U.S. (think of the endless possibilities ranging from Manhattan skyscrapers to the Adirondack mountains). But what is drawing Hollywood to New York is not…
Licensing Continues To Be A Dominant Marketing And Retail Force
Saying that licensing is a dominant marketing and retail force might be an understatement. In 2014, licensing accounted for $241.5 billion in the global marketplace. However, that’s not to say other marketing channels should be neglected or not used at all. It’s very important that businesses still maintain a strong webpage by implementing great SEO…
Kaine Introduces New Firearms Transfer Legislation; Kalashnikov Announces Plan to Enforce Patents
Kaine Introduces New Firearms Transfer Legislation September 16, 2015; United States Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia has introduced legislation seeking curb “straw sales” and other firearms sales to prohibited persons under federal law. The Responsible Transfer of Firearms Act would require any transferor of a firearm to take “reasonable steps” to make sure that the…
Small Victory for NYCAL Defendants!
July 14, 2015; Even though the First Appellate Department unanimously affirmed in part NYS Supreme Court Sherry Klein Heitler’s Order entered on April 15, 2014 (“April Order”) that lifted the 18-year deferral on punitive damages in New York City Asbestos Litigation (“NYCAL”) actions, the First Appellate Department’s Decision also reversed and remanded a significant portion…
New York Court Orders Release of Firearm Registration Data; 3-D Firearm Designer Sues State Dept.
May 8, 2015; Judge Thomas J. McNamara (NY Supreme – Albany County) has ruled that the New York State Police must release data regarding the registration of firearms that may qualify as “assault weapons” under the provisions of the NY SAFE Act. The case, Robinson v. Cuomo et al., was filed in 2014 by pro-firearm…
Lawsuits: One Awaiting Decision, One Decided, Two on Appeal
April 18, 2014: Just more than a week ago, the trial ended in the 2nd Amendment challenge to Colorado’s 2013 anti-firearms legislation. Now, the fate of the law rests with Judge Marcia Krieger, and a decision could come any day. /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:”Table Normal”; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:””; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;…
NYS Troopers Officially Instructed Not to Enforce 7 Round Limit
March 31, 2014: On December 31, 2013, Judge William Skretny of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York declared the 7 round loading limitation of Penal Law 265.37 unconstitutional. Nearly three months later, the New York State Police, Office of General Counsel, has revised its field guide to enforcing the New York…
Federal District Court Grants Renzulli Law Firm’s Summary Judgment Motion & Awards Sanctions
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CBS News Quotes Christopher Renzulli On The PLCAA
CBS News quoted Renzulli Law Firm’s Christopher Renzulli in an article addressing the Mexican Government’s retention of an American law firm to explore civil lawsuits against firearm manufacturers. In the article, Christopher Renzulli states his opinion that civil lawsuits against firearm manufacturers would be difficult for the Mexican government to win because the “Protection of Lawful Commerce…
Sellers Beware: New Breed of Aggressive Plaintiffs Hunt Expired Patent Numbers on Products and Product Literature; Demand Billions
What do bow ties, children’s shoes, “Etch A Sketch,” and toothpaste have in common? Answer: Each company is being sued for using expired patent numbers on their products or in their product materials. Since 2008, over 600 cases have been filed in federal courts against manufacturers, distributors and retailers for misusing patent numbers on products – roughly half…
John Renzulli Named To New York Law Journal’s “Top Cases”
John Renzulli represented GLOCK, Inc. in one of the most publicized and contentious cases waging war against the firearms industry as a whole. A copy of the article from New York Law Journal Magazine is available below.
John Renzulli Delivers Critical Lecture at Major Seminar
John Renzulli presented a lecture to guests at the Damages Seminar presented by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) in Las Vegas in March 2009. Renzulli’s lecture focused on one of the most difficult variables in litigation — where defense counsel is litigating far from home in an unfamiliar jurisdiction, often in the plaintiff’s backyard. A link to Renzulli’s course…
Defense Research Institute Lauds Renzulli Law Firm for Major Victory
In October 2009, Defense Research Institute (DRI) selected the Renzulli Law Firm’s victory in Ileto v. Glock as one of the major defense victories of the month in the United States. Ileto v. Glock, Inc., et al., 565 F.3d 1126 (2009) was a significant test of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA)…
Judge Clears Way for City to Sue Gun Companies
John Renzulli is quoted on behalf of GLOCK, Inc. and other firearms distributors denouncing a decision by United States District Court Judge Weinstein (EDNY) that permitted the City of New York to continue a lawsuit against some of the world’s largest firearms manufacturers and distributors. The lawsuit sought to hold manufacturers and distributors liable for…
Georgia Gun Laws Under Fire in Federal Court
John Renzulli is quoted in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution in connection with a case where a retailer was sued by the City of New York over gun sales in Georigia. New York alleged that the retailer in Georgia should be held liable for firearms they sold that were used to commit crimes in New York.
City Suit Misfires – Gunmakers win
John Renzulli is quoted for his representation of GLOCK, Inc. following the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the City of New York’s case against firearms manufacturers for the illegal sale of firearms by others should be tossed out.
Circuit Holds Magistrates Lack Power to Remand
John Renzulli and Scott Allan are quoted in connection with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that Magistrate Judges do not have the power to “remand” cases to state court.
City can still take shot at gunmakers
John Renzulli is quoted in connection with the firearms retailer cases brought by the City of New York.
RENZULLI LAW FIRM WINS COMPLETE DISMISSAL
Renzulli Law Firm successful won a complete dismissal in Werner v. Pars & Strikes, a case previously pending in the New York Supreme Court, County of Richmond. Our firm represented the defendant in the litigation. This matter was commenced by Stephanie Werner, a teenager, and her mother against a recreational facility. Among the many attractions…
General Contractor Obtains Summary Judgment in New York Labor Law Case
We recently obtained a dismissal of an interesting lawsuit that was pending in the New York Supreme Court, County of Queens. Our firm represented the defendant general contractor in the litigation. This case was brought by an electrician who fell off a ladder during the construction of a restaurant in the food court of the…
U.S. District Court Judge Dismisses Entire Case Against Firearms Manufacturer
In August we successfully obtained a complete dismissal of all causes of action alleged against a well-recognized domestic firearm manufacturer in a complaint brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. The plaintiffs alleged that the manufacturer’s pistol unexpectedly discharged causing severe injuries. Plaintiffs claimed substantial damages under theories of negligence,…
Firearms Industry Litigation, Counseling & Consulting
Renzulli Law Firm is nationally recognized as one of the premier law firms in the country serving the Firearms Industry. We have an experienced, full-service firearms defense team that handles all legal issues and regulatory concerns that affect Industry members. Product Liability Our experience in defending product liability claims filed against our clients is unmatched.…
Product Liability, Mass Tort & Class Actions
The attorneys at Renzulli Law Firm have expertise in defending clients against product liability lawsuits that is second to none. We represent manufacturers, distributors and retailers in connection with a wide range of products, including, but not limited to, firearms, ammunition, industrial machinery and equipment, elevators and escalators, household products, chemicals and pesticides, food products,…