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Maryland Court Follows Supreme Court's Gun Permit Ruling: 'Good and Substantial Reason' Requirement Also Unconstitutional

"We conclude that this ruling requires we now hold Maryland's 'good and substantial reason' requirement unconstitutional. And were the similarities between this requirement and New York's now stricken proper cause requirement not self-evident enough, the Bruen Court expressly noted that Maryland was one of six states to 'have analogues to the 'proper cause' standards,' citing Md. Pub. Safety § 5-306(a)(6)(ii) and quoting its 'good and substantial reason' language," Chief Justice Gregory Wells wrote on behalf of the appellate panel.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Crossing Partisan Lines to Join Forces in SCOTUS State Jurisdiction Case

Chuck Cooper and Ashley Keller will both represent the plaintiff in a case against Norfolk Southern Railway during the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court term.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Dobbs' Other Dangers: Dobbs and Women's Constitutional Sex Equality Rights

Dobbs painfully teaches that the Supreme Court is no longer a stalwart guarantor of a constitutional order that itself ensures women's freedom and equality in public and intimate life against the vicissitudes of politics.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Next Iteration of Hybrid Work?: Immigration Boutique Launches in the Metaverse

"With the metaverse, you really feel like you're in the same room with the other participants," said AG Immigration founding principal attorney Felipe Alexandre.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Lawyers Predict Drop-Off in Consent Trials Under EDPA's New Randomized Magistrate Judge Assignment System

The change is aimed at evening out the magistrates' caseloads. But some trial lawyers are skeptical.
4 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Elon Musk, Twitter Trial Is Set for Oct. 17, Delaware Chancellor Says

"Discovery should not be requested or withheld in an effort to inflict unreasonable demands on or extract unreasonable benefits from the opposing party," the order from Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick stated.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

McDermott Lures 4 IP Attorneys From White & Case, Baker Botts

The firm has significantly expanded its IP practice in recent years, with growth in Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., and Austin.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Anthropologist Sues Penn and Various News Outlets Over Stories Saying She Mishandled Remains of MOVE Victims

According to Alan Epstein of Spector Gadon Rosen Vinci, Monge's lawyer, the widespread national coverage criticizing Monge's work began with one local story based on an untrue premise.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

In Reciprocal Discipline, Veteran Securities Lawyer Suspended in New York

The attorney was given multiple suspensions in New Jersey, for various ethical breaches, including for representing clients in state and federal court while suspended and then telling ethics authorities in New Jersey that in the federal court action she was only present to provide "moral support," according to a decision.
5 minute read

Pro Mid Market

After a 'Crash Course' in Tech, Herrick Plots Future with Flexible Work, Hoteling and On-Demand Support

Herrick leveraged technology throughout the pandemic to accelerate innovation, expanding its talent pool and providing more efficient client service, according to chief operating partner Barbaros Karaahmet.
7 minute read

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