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MAYORS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES MEET TO PLAN CONCERTED ATTACK ON THE FIREARM INDUSTRY
July 20, 2022 – Mayors Against Illegal Guns (“MAIG”), a coalition of Democratic mayors affiliated with the gun control group Everytown for Gun Safety and its gun control proponent founder billionaire Michael Bloomberg, attended a summit in New York City to plan a simultaneous attack against firearm manufacturers and distributors. Mayors of multiple Democratic controlled…
SUPREME COURT DECLARES THAT NEW YORK’S HANDGUN LICENSING LAW VIOLATES THE SECOND AMENDMENT
June 23, 2022 – Today, in a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that New York State’s law requiring a license to carry a handgun in public for purposes of self-defense based on a “proper cause” standard violates the right to keep and bear arms. In New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen,…
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 PUBLISHES FINAL RULE MAKING SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO FEDERAL FIREARMS REGULATIONS
On April 10, 2022, Attorney General Garland signed a Final Rule titled “Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms” (“Final Rule”). This 364 page document makes extensive revisions to the Code of Federal Regulations governing commerce in Firearms, including the regulations adopted pursuant to the Gun Control Act (“GCA”), the National Firearms Act, and…
RENZULLI LAW FIRM WINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR FIREARMS DEALER PURSUANT TO NEW HAMPSHIRE IMMUNITY LAW
On February 14, 2022, Renzulli Law Firm won a motion for summary judgment dismissing claims against a firearms dealer pursuant to New Hampshire’s firearms industry immunity law. RLF’s client, a federally licensed firearms dealer in New Hampshire, legally sold a firearm to a purchaser. Six weeks later, the purchaser used the firearm to shoot two…
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…
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…
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…
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…
D.C.’s “GHOST GUN” BAN FACES LEGAL CHALLENGE
October 15, 2021 On September 8, 2021, Dick Heller filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the constitutionality of a new D.C. law purporting to ban the possession or manufacture of “ghost guns” as overly broad and unconstitutionally vague. Dick Heller is the same plaintiff who brought…
RENZULLI LAW FIRM IS VICTORIOUS BEFORE THE MISSOURI COURT OF APPEALS IN CASE ALLEGING STRAW PURCHASE OF AMMUNITION
September 24, 2021 On 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…
President Biden Pulls Nomination of Chipman
September 9, 2021 It is being widely reported that President Biden is withdrawing the nomination of David Chipman to be the next Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Mr. Chipman’s nomination was uniformly opposed by firearms industry members and Second Amendment advocates, and widely supported by gun control groups, such as…
Mexico Sues Firearms Companies in Boston Federal Court
August 9, 2021 On August 4, 2021, Estados Unidos Mexicanos (Mexico) filed a Complaint in the District of Massachusetts against several firearms manufacturers and one distributor. Mexico deceptively claims that these defendants manufacture a large majority of the illegal firearms used to commit crimes in Mexico, especially those used by drug cartels. Mexico claims that the defendants…
Renzulli Law Firm Successfully Defeats Appeal on Behalf of New York Shooting Association
July 23, 2021 RLF achieved another victory for one of its firearm industry clients by successfully defeating an appeal brought by the Plaintiff in a case against the Long Island Practical Shooters Association (LIPSA). The case involved a competitive quick-draw shooting competition hosted by LIPSA on August 21, 2016. The Plaintiff, who had extensive experience…
TEXAS ISSUES UNANIMOUS DECISION IN PLCAA IMMUNITY CASE ARISING FROM THE SUTHERLAND SPRINGS CHURCH SHOOTING
June 25, 2021 Today the Texas Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision granting a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Academy, Ltd. d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors (“Academy”) to dismiss lawsuits arising from the 2017 church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas pursuant to the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (“PLCAA”). Plaintiffs in…
New York Senate Passes Series of Gun Control Bills Targeting the Firearms Industry
June 9, 2021 The New York Senate and Assembly recently passed a series of gun control bills targeting the firearms industry at-large, as well as law abiding gun owners in the Empire State. The following are some of the key aspects of the bills that are likely to be signed into law by Governor Andrew…
Federal Judge Overturns California’s “Assault Weapons Ban” as Unconstitutional
June 7, 2021 On June 4, 2021, Judge Roger Benitez issued a Decision declaring California’s “interlocking statutes” and “complex definition of the ignominious ‘assault weapon’” unconstitutional under the Second Amendment; and he issued a permanent injunction prohibiting enforcement of that law. However, he also issued a temporary stay of his Order for 30 days giving…
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…
SUPREME COURT TO DECIDE MAJOR SECOND AMENDMENT CASE
April 26, 2021 For the first time in more than a decade, the Supreme Court is poised to issue a major decision regarding the scope of the right to keep and bear arms protected by the Second Amendment. Earlier today, the Supreme Court granted a petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of New York State Rifle…
President Biden Unveils New Executive Actions on Gun Control
April 8, 2021 Today, from the Rose Garden, President Joe Biden announced a series of Executive Actions to further the Biden Administration’s gun control agenda. Realizing that Congressional action on gun control is unlikely due to a deeply divided Senate and a filibuster that affords Republicans the ability to block excessive gun control proposals from…
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…
TRADEMARK MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2020 ESTABLISHES NEW RULES FOR NON-U.S. OWNERS OF REGISTRATIONS ISSUED UNDER §§ 66(A) AND 44(E) OF U.S. TRADEMARK ACT
February 1, 2021 In the waning days of 2020, the United States Congress enacted and President Trump signed into law the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (“TMA”). The legislation establishes a new category of administrative proceeding within the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and may significantly impact the way non-U.S. firearms companies and other…