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California Law Prohibiting Firearms Retailers from On-Site Advertising of Handguns Violates First Amendment
In what can only be regarded as a win for firearm retailers in the state of California, Judge Troy L. Nunley, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of California, issued a decision on September 11, 2018, in which he concluded a California statute prohibiting firearm retailers from on-site advertising of handguns violated the…
FIREARMS ON DEMAND? A FEDERAL JUDGE HITS THE PAUSE BUTTON ON 3D PRINTED FIREARMS
This week, a federal judge granted an emergency temporary restraining order (“TRO”) preventing Defense Distributed, a Second Amendment advocacy group, from distributing files on the Internet that could be used to create firearms on a 3D printer. Here is the Renzulli Run Down of what you need to know: Defense Distributed, led by Cody Wilson,…
TRUMP’S SUPREME COURT NOMINEE IS EXPECTED TO SUPPORT SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS
Last night, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to the U.S. Supreme Court, to fill the seat left open in the wake of Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement. The nomination (Trump’s second to the U.S. Supreme Court) is likely to have a lasting…
“RED FLAG” FIREARM SEIZURE LAWS PROLIFERATING
Seven states have enacted “red flag” laws this year, continuing a demonstrable trend since the Parkland shooting. Now, a total of twelve states, including California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, have “red flag” laws on the books. These laws allow law enforcement officials and family members…
Justice Kennedy’s Retirement Gives Trump Opportunity to Shape U.S. Law and Protect the Second Amendment
Yesterday, Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement, effective July 31, from the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice Kennedy, who has served on the Supreme Court for almost three decades, is frequently cast as a crucial “swing vote” in controversial cases, meaning that he is perceived as being the fifth vote in narrow 5-4 decisions. As the…
NRA CALLS OUT GOVERNOR CUOMO AND OTHER NEW YORK POLITICIANS
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is taking on New York Governor Cuomo and other high-ranking government officials in New York. In a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, the NRA accuses Cuomo and other officials of pressuring private companies, both publicly and behind closed doors, to…
New Jersey Governor Signs Stringent “Gun Control” Measures Into Law
As expected, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed six stringent “gun control” bills into law. We brought these measures to your attention in our “Renzulli Run Down” earlier this week. Here is what you need to know about the new laws: Bill No. A-1181 mandates the seizure of firearms owned by individuals if a…
New Jersey Expected To Enact Stringent New Firearm Laws
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is expected to sign six new “gun control” laws this week, which Governor Murphy touts are “sweeping gun safety legislation” that will be some of the “toughest gun laws” in the nation. Here is the “Renzulli Run Down” of what you need to know: Bill No. A1181 mandates the seizure…
Trump Administration Proposes Substantial Improvements to the Firearm Export Process
The Trump Administration recently published regulations (which had been drafted by the Obama Administration, but never published), that would transfer jurisdiction over the export of most firearms from the Department of State to the Department of Commerce. The proposed regulations, if enacted, will greatly benefit the firearms industry, which has been lobbying for these changes…
The Final Countdown To The GDPR Is Here. Are You Ready?
The European Union’s most comprehensive data privacy overhaul in decades, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), becomes effective on May 25, 2018 – just over one month away. With the deadline fast approaching, it has been widely reported that businesses around the world are not prepared or are significantly underprepared for the GDPR. This poses…
ILLINOIS SENATOR PROPOSES LEGISLATION ROLLING BACK OVERLY RESTRICTIVE REGULATIONS ON AIR-GUN OWNERSHIP
If you own a high-powered air-gun in Illinois this may surprise you: Your air-gun may (technically) be a firearm. The current law in Illinois treats air-guns with projectiles that measure larger than .177 caliber, or have a muzzle velocity of more than 700 feet per second, as firearms. Accordingly, the standards and requirements governing…
SIG SAUER EMPLOYEES INDICTED FOR ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF THE GERMAN FOREIGN TRADE ACT
Five employees of Sig Sauer GmbH have been indicted by the public prosecutor in Kiel, Germany and charged with violating the German Foreign Trade Act. The indictment stems from allegations that Sig Sauer GmbH illegally exported approximately 36,000 pistols to the Colombian National Police during the period from 2009 to 2012. During that time, Colombia…
FLORIDA MUNICIPALITIES SUE OVER STATE FIREARM LAW
Ten Florida municipalities and their elected officials filed a lawsuit in Florida on Monday challenging a Florida state law that imposes penalties on municipalities and their officials when they are found to knowingly and willfully impinge on the State Legislature’s exclusive jurisdiction over firearm and ammunition regulation. The plaintiffs assert that in light of the…
APPELLATE DIVISION REJECTS CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGES TO NEW YORK’S REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CONCEALED CARRY LICENSES
In an unfortunately predictable decision given New York’s aggressive gun-control measures, New York’s Appellate Division, First Department, rejected constitutional challenges to New York’s legal requirements for obtaining a license to carry a concealed firearm. Jonathan Corbett brought several constitutional challenges relating to the licensing requirements in New York. His initial claim was filed in New York…
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…
Congress Set to Consider “Extreme Risk Protection Orders”
Senate Bill 2521, a bill to authorize the issuance of extreme risk protection orders, has gained another Republican co-sponsor, Senator Collins (R-ME), as of March 23, 2018. The bill, originally introduced on March 8, 2018 by Senators Blumenthal (D-CT) and Graham (R-SC), is similar in scope and effect to the Florida ‘red flag’ bill which…
DOJ Inches Closer To Federal Bump Stock Ban
DOJ has finally released a notice of proposed rulemaking (“Notice”) that would effectively ban “bump stocks,” “slide-fire” devices, “and devices with certain similar characteristics.” As originally announced, DOJ intends to clarify that all bump stock devices are “machineguns” under the Gun Control Act (“GCA”) and National Firearms Act (“NFA”). The Notice contends in large part…
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…
NRA FILES LAWSUIT TO ENJOIN FLORIDA’S VIOLATION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF YOUNG ADULTS
Florida Governor Rick Scott signed SB 7026 into law on Friday. Among other things, SB 7026 raised the minimum age to buy a rifle or shotgun from 18 to 21, effective immediately. The new provision is Fla. Stat. § 790.065(13), which provides that: “A person younger than 21 years of age may not purchase a…
U.S. DOJ Takes Step Toward Bump Stock Ban
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a notice of proposed regulation relating to “bump stock” devices. The DOJ has identified the following objectives and goals in filing the notice: Clarify that the definition of “machinegun” in the National Firearms Act (NFA) and Gun Control Act…
BREAKING NEWS: FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT SIGNS GUN CONTROL MEASURE (SB 7026)
Florida Governor Rick Scott signed SB 7026 into law today. As discussed in our previous post, SB 7026 changes Florida law relevant to the sale of firearms in the following manner: The minimum age to purchase rifles and shotguns in Florida has been increased from 18 to 21. There will be a three-day waiting period…