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Christmas Lawyer’s Legal Battle May Reach Supreme Court: HOA Dispute Over Extravagant Light Displays Continues

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Hayden, Idaho — A legal battle with cultural and religious implications continues to evolve as Jeremy Morris, an attorney known for his lavish Christmas celebrations, considers an appeal to the Supreme Court following mixed rulings from lower courts regarding his dispute with his former homeowners association. Morris gained notoriety after his extravagant holiday light displays, attracting thousands, clashed with association regulations, sparking a years-long legal confrontation centered on religious discrimination claims. The conflict began when Morris purchased a home in West Hayden Estates, informing the homeowners association of his plans to continue a grand Christmas … Read more

North Carolina’s Fireworks Laws Restrict Aerial Displays: What’s Legal This 4th of July?

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As Independence Day approaches, residents across North Carolina are revisiting the do’s and don’ts of fireworks, a staple of the holiday’s celebrations. While spectacular shows light up the skies at public events, private use of pyrotechnics is wrapped in legal stipulations that might dampen the festive spirit for some. In North Carolina, the law distinctly prohibits the use of any fireworks that propel into the air, such as bottle rockets and Roman candles. Nonetheless, there are several novelty items that are permissible under state laws. Among the legal varieties are wire sparklers, smoke devices, and … Read more