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Nebraska Municipalities May Not Ban Guns from Public Parks, Trails, and Sidewalks

So concludes the Nebraska AG's office, partly based on Nebraska state law and partly based on the constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

Reason

Democratic State Representative Anthony Daniels Addresses IVF Legislation

Democratic State Representative Anthony Daniels, the statehouse minority leader, has sponsored a bill aimed at countering a recent state Supreme Court ruling that deemed an embryo as a child under state law. The bill is set for a potential vote as early as Tuesday, pending committee decisions. While the bill…

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Donald Trump criminal trial over Stormy Daniels hush money payments to begin next month

It is expected to be the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president

Evening Standard

Texas and Biden administration lawyers face off in court over new law making illegal border crossing a state crime

An Austin judge will decide whether Senate Bill 4 will go into effect on March 5. The new law allows police to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the border.

The Texas Tribune

California legislature considers constitutional amendment to eliminate dual question recalls for state officers

The California State Senate passed a constitutional amendment on Feb. 1 that would eliminate the successor election when a state officer is recalled, thereby leaving the office vacant until it is filled according to state law. For example, during the 2021 recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) voters were asked…

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These business leaders secretly funded Mayor Eric Adams’s re-election effort, donors say

Three donors say that they – and, in two cases, their spouses – were reimbursed for donations to the mayor’s 2025 campaign, a tactic that violates state law

The Guardian - US

Selling Your Business? Personal Goodwill Can Cut Your Taxes

Careful planning around a bundle of rights known as goodwill can result in substantial tax savings when selling a corporation or company.

Kiplinger

KSLU recruitment to be completed soon: H.K. Patil

Minister for Law, Justice, Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation and Tourism H.K. Patil has said that the recruitment process for appointment of teaching and non-teaching staff to the Karnataka State Law University was under way and would be completed soon.

The Hindu

Arbitrator reaffirms police disciplinary ruling, urges City Council to rethink rejection

Arbitrator Edwin Benn said state law guarantees Chicago police officers accused of the most serious wrongdoing the right to bypass the Police Board in favor of arbitration. Benn also criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson and the 33 City Council members who rejected his earlier ruling.

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U.S. Justice Department sues Texas to halt new state law targeting illegal immigration

Senate Bill 4 allows Texas police to arrest immigrants who cross the border between ports of entry. The federal government says the law is unconstitutional.

Reason

Brickbat: Union Dues

A new Illinois law makes it illegal to interfere with, obstruct, or impede a picket line, demonstration, or protest. It isn't clear if this can be used against counter protesters. Another new state law says that independent contractors count as "newly hired employees" under the Unemployment Insurance Act. And another…

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Maine and Michigan Issue Rulings on Trump and Section 3 Disqualification

Maine's Secretary of State ruled that Trump is ineligible for the presidency. The Michigan Supreme Court refused to reconsider a lower court ruling allowing Trump to remain on the GOP primary ballot, because state law doesn't limit primary ballot access to allow only candidates eligible for the office they seek.

Salon

Michigan keeps Trump on ballot — for now

Courts ruled officials can't remove Trump from primary ballot. But the general election may be another story

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William Barr Responds on American Petroleum Institute v. Minnesota

The former Attorney General disagrees with me on whether state and local government climate change lawsuits belong in federal court.

The Independent UK

Restriction on carrying guns in Omaha and Lincoln violate Nebraska law, lawsuits say

Two lawsuits say Nebraska’s two largest cities are violating a new state gun law by prohibiting them from public places such as parks

The Independent UK

California lawsuit says Ralphs broke the law by asking job-seekers about their criminal histories

California has sued the Ralphs supermarket chain, alleging it violated state law by asking job-seekers whether they had criminal records and illegally rejecting hundreds of applicants

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Texas Governor signs controversial bill, sparking legal battles and outcry

In a bold and controversial move, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs a bill granting state law enforcement the power to arrest suspected illegal immigrants. ...

The Independent UK

Three gun dealers sued by New Jersey attorney general, who says they violated state law

New Jersey’s attorney general has sued three firearms dealers, alleging that they ran afoul of state law by illegally storing weapons and trying to sell “ghost guns.”

The Hindu

Grant Bihar the status of Special Category State, Nitish urges Amit Shah

Nitish Kumar urges Amit Shah to give Bihar Special Category State status; requests to include new State law on higher reservation in 9th Schedule of Constitution. Kumar also details funds to be spent in next 5 yrs in Bihar after caste-based survey. Shah says Central govt never had intention of…

Chicago Sun-Times

How a 2024 election questionnaire puts candidates in an awkward spot

A question posed by Equality Illinois brings to mind a state law that says legislators cannot promise action on a bill in exchange for a contribution.

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