… The ban was challenged by a Texas gun store owner, Michael Cargill, who purchased two of the devices in 2018, turned them over to the government after the prohibition was implemented and then promptly sued to get them back. The federal rule made possession of a bump stock a crime punishable by up to…

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a bump stock does not transform a firearm into an automatic weapon, striking down a federal rule that banned bump stocks… Michael Cargill, owner of Central Texas Gun Works, sued the government after he was forced to surrender several “bump stocks” under the ATF’s rule. He argued the agency…

The Supreme Court sided with Starbucks on Thursday in a labor dispute over reinstating workers. The justices rejected a lower court ruling approving an injunction sought by the National Labor Relations Board, which would have required Starbucks to reinstate seven workers who were fired after they tried to unionize and invited a television crew into the store to broadcast their effort.…

The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) non-profit has sent a letter to Dr. Anthony Fauci and several medical and other US officials, as well as to Google, making sure they are formally notified of their obligations to preserve communications records. The records in question are relevant to a major First Amendment case alleging collusion between the government…

The US Labor Department’s new overtime rule is facing three legal challenges in Texas district courts, as businesses, the state of Texas, and industry lobbying groups try to vacate the rule ahead of its implementation next month. Two separate lawsuits filed Monday by software company Flint Avenue and the state of Texas contend that the…

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Washingtonian celebrated honorees from our Top 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy  list with a cocktail reception overlooking the Potomac at Top of the Gate, the Watergate Hotel’s rooftop bar. Guests enjoyed drinks, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and lively music courtesy of DJ Chris Laich. Cathy Merrill, President and CEO of Washingtonian, gave remarks,…