Austin gun rights activist sues ATF over bump stock ban

Austin gun rights activist sues ATF over bump stock ban

A local gun store owner and gun rights activist has filed a lawsuit against the ATF because of the bump stock ban. The federal ban follows a December decision by the U.S. Department of Justice. Bump stock owners were given 90 days to comply by destroying or turning in...

Utahan Appealing Bump Stock Ban Can’t Keep Device

Utahan Appealing Bump Stock Ban Can’t Keep Device

A 10th Circuit panel decided Tuesday to deny a man’s request to keep his bump stock while his appeal over the federal government’s ban on the firearm device is heard. Chairman of the Utah Shooting Sports Council W. Clark Aposhian sued the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,...

SEC Gag Rule Under Attack Again. Are Its Days Numbered?

SEC Gag Rule Under Attack Again. Are Its Days Numbered?

Nearly 16 years ago, former Xerox Corp. chief financial officer Barry Romeril was among six executives at the company who settled fraud charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission without admitting or denying guilt. Now, Romeril wants the public to hear...

DOJ Opposes Lucia

DOJ Opposes Lucia

The latest episode in the seven-year battle between a former San Diego investment adviser and the SEC over allegedly misleading marketing – a case that gave the IA a U.S. Supreme Court victory last year – has the Justice Department arguing that Ray Lucia can’t seek to...

Court Forces Rethink On Federal Sentencing Guidance

Court Forces Rethink On Federal Sentencing Guidance

A recent appellate decision on the interpretation of federal sentencing guidelines could have a major impact on people with prior criminal records who are being sentenced for new crimes, some advocates say. To read the full story, click here.Written by Emma...