Today, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ordered the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to produce to the court for in camera inspection redacted and unredacted copies of 20 documents by January 14, 2011, in this Freedom of Information Act lawsuit by Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee, Inc. arising from requests for records beginning in 2007 relating to “gold
Reply Comments Filed in Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee, Inc.’s Freedom of Information Act Lawsuit
On December 22, 2010, our firm filed Plaintiff’s Reply to Defendant’s Opposition to Plaintiff’s Motion for In Camera Review and Limited Discovery in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on behalf of Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee, Inc. in this Freedom of Information Act lawsuit arising from requests for records beginning in 2007 from the Board
Bond v. U.S., Amicus Brief for Gun Owners Foundation et al. in the U.S. Supreme Court
Today our firm filed an amicus brief on behalf of Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Inc., and Conservative Legal Defense and Education Fund in the case of Carol Ann Bond v. United States in the United States Supreme Court in support of petitioner Bond.
Awad v. Ziriax Amicus Brief Discussed in Article “Nonprofit groups file legal brief in Shariah law dispute”
The amicus brief filed by our firm in Awad v. Ziriax in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma is discussed in the NewsOK.com article “Nonprofit groups file legal brief in Shariah law dispute” by Nolan Clay on November 18, 2010.
More Awad v. Ziriax Amicus Brief Press Coverage in “Nonprofit groups say Islamic law ban protects women”
The amicus brief filed by our firm in Awad v. Ziriax in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma is discussed in the Tulsa World article “Nonprofit groups say Islamic law ban protects women” on November 18, 2010.
Awad v. Ziriax, Amicus Brief in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
Today our firm filed an amicus brief on behalf of U.S. Border Control, U.S. Border Control Foundation, The Lincoln Institute for Research and Education, and Conservative Legal Defense and Education Fund in the case of Muneer Awad v. Paul Ziriax, et al. in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma in opposition to the plaintiff’s motion for temporary
Skoien v. U.S., Amicus Brief for Gun Owners Foundation et al. in the U.S. Supreme Court
Today our firm filed an amicus brief on behalf of Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Inc., Gun Owners of California, Inc., Virginia Citizens Defense League, and Conservative Legal Defense and Education Fund in the case of Steven Skoien v. United States in the United States Supreme Court in support of petitioner Skoien.
Our brief takes a quite different approach from that taken by other
Herb Titus Quoted in The National Law Journal Article “Heller II: The Sequel”
Herb Titus was quoted in the The National Law Journal article “Heller II: The Sequel” by Mike Scarcella regarding the Heller v. District of Columbia (Heller II) case in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Our firm filed an amicus brief in this case.
Daniel Chapter One Reply Brief of Petitioners
On behalf of Daniel Chapter One (“DCO”), today we filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit the reply brief of petitioners. The DCO reply brief argues that the FTC brief unjustifiedly disparages DCO and the Feijos’ relationship to it in an erroneous effort to assert jurisdiction over a ministry. Further, the FTC brief’s claim that DCO’s ads created the
Documents Filed in Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee, Inc.’s Freedom of Information Act Lawsuit
Today, our firm filed the following documents in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on behalf of Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee, Inc. (“GATA”) in this Freedom of Information Act lawsuit arising from requests for records beginning in 2007 from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System relating to “gold swaps”:
Gun Owners of America highlights our work
This issue of The Gun Owners discussed Bill Olson’s testimony against Elena Kagan for the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as our brief in the McDonald case.
Daniel Chapter One — District Court Order
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied the Daniel Chapter One (“DCO”) motion to dismiss, denied the government’s motion for a preliminary injunction enjoining defendants from violating the FTC’s order, and stayed the case pending resolution of DCO’s appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
Daniel Chapter One Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Government’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction
On behalf of Daniel Chapter One (“DCO”), today we filed a motion to dismiss the goverment’s complaint and a memorandum of points and authorities in support of the motion to dismiss with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. On behalf of DCO, today we also
Nordyke v. King Amicus Brief Filed in Support of Appellants U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Today, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, our firm filed an amicus curiae brief filed in support of the challenge by appellants to portions of the county code of Alameda County, California. The challenged provisions ban possession of firearms on county property.
The ordinance was introduced by a county Supervisor who, in her own words, wanted to “ban gun shows.” The county claims
Daniel Chapter One Brief of Petitioners
On behalf of Daniel Chapter One (“DCO”), today we filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit the brief of petitioners. The DCO brief argues that the FTC failed to establish jurisdiction over DCO and exceeded its statutory authority by misuse of its “reasonable basis” theory and test. Further, the FTC order is arbitrary and capricious, being the product of a
Bill Olson Quoted in CNSNews.com Article “Harry Reid Defends Vote to Confirm Kagan on Second Amendment Grounds”
Bill Olson was quoted in the CNSNews.com article “Harry Reid Defends Vote to Confirm Kagan on Second Amendment Grounds” by Terence P. Jeffrey regarding his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee evaluating Elena Kagan’s record on the Second Amendment.
Heller II Amicus Brief Filed in Support of Appellants U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
On July 30, 2010, in the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, our firm filed the only amicus curiae brief filed in support of the challenge by appellant Dick Heller and others to portions of the D.C. Code that (i) require registration of all firearms, (ii) prohibit registration of so-called “assault weapons” and (iii) prohibit possession of so-called “high capacity” magazines.
Our brief argues
Herb Titus Presents Oral Argument to U.S. District Court, Montana in Montana Shooting Sports Association v. Holder
A number of states have enacted firearms freedom act statutes seeking to regulate intra-state sales of firearms, over which the federal government has no authority.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has threatened to go after any party which manufactures or sells a firearm without complying with the federal licensing scheme.
The first state firearms freedom law that has gone to federal court
Daniel Chapter One — Court Order Denying Hearing on RFRA Claim
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit denied the Daniel Chapter One (“DCO”) motion requesting a hearing on the DCO claim under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (“RFRA”).
C-SPAN Coverage of Bill Olson Testimony on Nomination of Elena Kagan
Bill Olson will testify at the Kagan Confirmation Hearing on Panel 3 this evening. The hearing begins at 4 p.m. and will conclude sometime later tonight. Coverage is available on C-SPAN at the following link:
http://www.c-span.org/video/?294266-2/kagan-confirmation-hearing-day-4
Bill Olson Testimony on Nomination of Elena Kagan
Bill Olson’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee evaluates Elena Kagan’s record on the Second Amendment.
Link to testimony
Link to Congressional Record entry (Google Books)
Link to Transcript of Entire Hearing before Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Badge of Honor No. 2: Rachel Maddow Doesn’t Seem to Like Us
The Rachel Maddow Show picked up on the Huffington Post hit piece about our firm. More thoughtful commentary about Bill Olson’s testimony against Elena Kagan ‘s nomination to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Huffington Post
We wanted to share with you one of our proudest moments — being the object of a hit piece by the Huffington Post. We are certain you will enjoy this thoughtful analysis of all the issues.
Herb Titus Quoted in NPR Article “High Court Extends Gun Owners’ Rights Nationwide”
Herb Titus was quoted in the NPR article “High Court Extends Gun Owners’ Rights Nationwide” regarding the U.S. Supreme Court decision in McDonald v. City of Chicago. Our firm filed an amicus brief in this case.