Appeals

California Concealed Carry Ban Blocked by Appeals Court, Governor Newsom Vows to Appeal

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Sacramento, California — A law in California that would have prohibited residents from carrying guns in most public spaces has once again been blocked from taking effect. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the decision to temporarily allow the law in 2024. This comes after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law, known as SB2, in September. SB2 aimed to ban Californians, including those with concealed carry weapons permits, from carrying firearms in 26 types of public places. The law also introduced new requirements for individuals seeking to obtain a concealed carry weapons permit, … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Halts California Gun Ban, Sparks Controversy Over Public Safety

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SACRAMENTO, California – A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned people from carrying guns in certain public places. On December 30, a district judge had put a temporary hold on the law, allowing it to go into effect on January 1. However, the U.S. Court of Appeals from the 9th Circuit dissolved that stay on Saturday, reinstating the district judge’s ruling blocking the law. The California law, signed by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom in September, prohibits carrying concealed guns in 26 locations, including public parks, playgrounds, churches, banks, … Read more

International Legal Team Urgently Appeals to UN on Alleged Torture of Witness in Hong Kong Activist’s Trial

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Hong Kong, China – Jimmy Lai, a detained pro-democracy activist and media entrepreneur, has filed an urgent appeal with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Lai’s international legal team alleges that the Chinese authorities tortured a key prosecution witness, Andy Li, in order to extract incriminating evidence against Lai. Lai is currently standing trial for charges under the National Security Law (NSL), including conspiracy to sedition, collusion with a foreign country, and conspiracy to collude with foreign countries. The trial began on December 18 and … Read more

Appeals Court Overturns $7 Million Award in Ford Mustang Fiery Crash Lawsuit

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Charleston, West Virginia – An appeals court in West Virginia has overturned a $7 million award in a product liability lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. The lawsuit was filed by the family of a woman who died in a fiery crash involving her Ford Mustang. The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals has sent the case back to Kanawha County Circuit Court for a new trial. The jury in the original trial found Ford to be 99% responsible for the death of Breanna Bumgarner in 2016 and awarded her family $7 million last year. According … Read more