Law Firms Challenge Trump’s Executive Orders in Court, Seeking Permanent Injunction

Several law firms have initiated legal action seeking permanent injunctions against executive orders issued by former President Donald Trump, which they argue unfairly target their business operations and client relationships. The legal challenges, filed in multiple U.S. district courts, contend that these directives are unconstitutional and infringe on the firms’ rights to freely conduct business. The core issue stems from executive orders that were signed during Trump’s term, aiming to penalize and dissuade law firms from representing certain clients that Trump and his administration deemed as adversaries or threats to his policies. According to the … Read more

New Law Bolsters Military Spouses’ Businesses: North Dakota Enhances Cottage Foods Act to Permit Interstate Sales

Bismarck, North Dakota — On a recent legislative day, Governor Kelly Armstrong signed a pivotal bill that broadened the scope of North Dakota’s Cottage Foods Act, allowing for a significant expansion of home-based food businesses, including those run by military spouses. The newly revised law, which includes an emergency clause ensuring its immediate enactment, now permits these entrepreneurs to market and ship their products across state lines and via online platforms. Previously, North Dakota counted among the minority of states that restricted interstate commerce for cottage food operations, tying the hands of home-based entrepreneurs who … Read more

Utah Judge Strikes Down School Choice Law, State Officials Vow to Fight Ruling

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A decision by a Utah judge has put a major educational reform into question, ruling the recently passed school choice program unconstitutional, setting the stage for an appeal by state leaders who championed it. The move challenges a bill that sought to provide state-funded scholarships to students attending private schools. The judge’s ruling, issued on Monday, throws a wrench into the state’s aim to broaden education options beyond public schooling, advocating for parents’ freedom to choose the best educational settings for their children. Critics of the bill, however, have celebrated … Read more

Cryan Champions ‘Daniel’s Law’ Persistence, Declaring Its Enduring Value in Protecting Privacy

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey state legislators are actively pushing for heightened protections for judges and their families following distressing incidents that have highlighted vulnerabilities in their personal security. This movement seeks to extend “Daniel’s Law,” an existing statute named posthumously to honor Daniel Anderl, the son of a federal judge who tragically lost his life in a violent attack at their family home in 2020. The law initially enacted aimed to shield the personal information of judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers from being publicly accessible. However, the proposed expansion, spearheaded by State Sen. … Read more