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.
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Confirmation Hearings of Elena Kagan
Bill Olson has been invited by the United States Judiciary Committee to testify on the nomination of Elena Kagan as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
The testimony likely will occur late in the day on Thursday, July 1, 2010. The list of witnesses appears on the website of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
American Bar Association Witnesses
Kim Askew, Chair, Standing
Free Speech Coalition Analysis of the DISCLOSE Act (S. 3295)
Our firm prepared this Analysis of the DISCLOSE Act (S. 3295) on behalf of the Free Speech Coalition to explain the following sections of the DISCLOSE Act that are likely to be of primary concern by member organizations:
Section 103. Treatment of payments for coordinated communications as contributions.
Section 201. Independent expenditures.
Section 202. Electioneering communications.
Daniel Chapter One Reply to FTC Opposition to Motion for Hearing on RFRA Claim
On behalf of Daniel Chapter One (“DCO”), today we filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit a reply to the FTC’s opposition to the DCO motion requesting a hearing on DCO’s claim under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (“RFRA”).
Committee to Recall Robert Menendez v. Wells Amicus Brief on Behalf of 12 Organizations
On May 10, 2010, on behalf of 12 organizations, the firm filed an Amicus Brief in the Supreme Court of New Jersey supporting the efforts of the plaintiff, the Committee to Recall Robert Menendez From the Office of U.S. Senator.
On November 2, 1993, by an overwhelming majority, the people of New Jersey enacted an amendment to the New Jersey Constitution which allows the people to recall their representatives
Daniel Chapter One Motion for Hearing on RFRA Claim
On behalf of Daniel Chapter One (“DCO”), today we filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit a motion requesting a hearing on DCO’s claim that application of parts of the FTC’s modified final order substantially burdens DCO’s exercise of religion in violation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (“RFRA”).
MSSA v. Holder, Amicus Brief for Gun Owners Foundation in the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana
Today our firm filed an amicus brief for Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Inc., and Virginia Citizens Defense League in the case of Montana Shooting Sports Association, Inc., et al. v. Eric H. Holder, Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana.
U.S. v. Steven M. Skoien Amicus Brief for Gun Owners Foundation and Gun Owners of America, Inc. in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Today our firm filed an amicus brief for Gun Owners Foundation (“GOF”) and Gun Owners of America, Inc. in the case of U.S. v. Skoien, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
This document compares quotes from the GOF amicus brief with quotes from the NRA amicus brief, which were both filed in the Skoien case —http://www.gunowners.com/gof-vs-nra-quotes.pdf.
Comparison of Gun Owners Foundation and NRA positions in United States v. Steven M. Skoien
There was quite a contrast between the position taken by the NRA in support of Steven M. Skoien and the position taken by Gun Owners Foundation in our amicus brief. Compare the two approaches and decide the one that better represents your view.
Daniel Chapter One Emergency Motion for Stay of FTC Order
On behalf of Daniel Chapter One, this morning we filed an Emergency Motion for Stay Pending Review of FTC Modified Final Order (20 pages) with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, as well as appendedExhibits A-G (162 pages).
Doe v. Reed U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief for Free Speech Defense and Education Fund and Free Speech Coalition
Today our firm filed an amicus brief for the Free Speech Defense and Education Fund, the Free Speech Coalition, and 28 other nonprofit and for profit organizations in the case of Doe v. Reed, in the United States Supreme Court.
The brief argues that, contrary to what the state of Washington claims,freedom of speech principles do indeed apply to the Washington state referendum petition process. Moreover,
Daniel Chapter One Application for Stay
Today we filed an Application for Stay with the Federal Trade Commission, asking the Commission to stay its Order of January 25, 2010 against Daniel Chapter One, pending review in an Article III court. The Application was supported by a Memorandum, a Proposed Form of Order, and the following declarations:
Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee, Inc.’s Freedom of Information Act Complaints Filed
Today, we filed a Freedom of Information Act complaint against the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, also known as the Federal Reserve Board, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The complaints arise from requests for records made by Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee, Inc. (“GATA”) beginning in 2007 relating to “gold swaps.”
Otis McDonald v. City of Chicago Amicus Brief in Support of Petitioners U.S. Supreme Court
On November 23, 2009, our firm filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of petitioners’ challenge to an ordinance banning handguns in Chicago. The amicus brief argues that the Chicago handgun ban unconstitutionally abridges petitioners’ right to keep and bear arms, a privilege or immunity belonging to them as United States citizens protected by the Fourteenth Amendment.
David R. Olofson — Petition for Certiorari filed
Today, our firm filed a Petition for Certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court, on behalf of Army Reservist David Olofson, urging the Court to grant Certiorari to review the Seventh Circuit decision affirming Olofson’s conviction. The Petition was docketed on August 31, 2009. Amicus briefs are due by September 30, 2009.
Olofson was sentenced to prison for 30 months for transferring a “machine