Requiring Images of Smoking’s Harm Won’t Breach First Amendment, Court Says
The ruling overturns a lower court order from a federal district court in Texas, where a judge found the requirements violate the First Amendment.
Judge Rejects Challenge to State Law That Could Hold Gun Makers Liable for Shootings
It requires the industry to exercise controls in making, selling and marketing weapons, including steps to keep guns from being sold to people known to be dangerous.
Small Business Reporting Requirement Found Unconstitutional by Alabama Federal Judge
The National Small Business Association argued that the reporting rule violates the Constitution's privacy and free-speech protections.
Struggling To Stop Illegal Cannabis Stores, NY Governor Asks Online Sites To Hide Them
In a statement, Yelp said the company believes “consumers have a First Amendment right to read and write about all businesses, even if unlicensed.”
Treasury Promoting New Rules To Stop Money Laundering Ahead of Europe Meetings
Critics of the rule say it is unduly burdensome on small firms, violates privacy and free speech protections and infringes on states’ powers to govern businesses.
George Santos Sues Late-Night Host Jimmy Kimmel for Tricking Him Into Making Videos
Santos is seeking statutory damages totaling $750,000 for the five videos he created that were played on the show and various social media platforms.
Mississippi Restrictions on Medical Marijuana Advertising Upheld by Federal Judge
The federal judge agreed with Mississippi's argument that since the possession of marijuana remains illegal under federal law, it is not a “lawful activity."
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Local Gun Safety Pamphlet Law in Maryland
A three-judge panel rejected an appeal on First Amendment grounds by the gun rights group Maryland Shall Issue and four gun store owners.