Regulations

Moms Demand Action Rallies for Stronger Gun Laws in South Carolina, Fights Against Proposed Lax Firearms Regulations

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Activists from the Moms Demand Action (MDA) group convened at the state house on Wednesday morning, advocating for changes to South Carolina’s gun laws. The organization strives to enact stronger regulations and close loopholes that pose risks to families, as stated on their website. Currently, South Carolina law permits anyone with a concealed weapons permit (CWP) to legally carry a handgun, openly or concealed, in public spaces. To obtain a CWP, individuals must be at least 21 years old, undergo a background check, and receive basic firearms safety training. MDA’s goal is … Read more

New Laws in Multiple States Aim to Strengthen Corporate Regulations and Protect Shareholders

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Colorado – Senate Bill 22-034, effective February 1, 2023, introduced new measures to counteract fraudulent business documents filed with the Colorado Secretary of State. The bill amended the Corporations and Associations Act to address this issue. Additionally, Senate Bill 23-1297, effective August 7, 2023, stated that corporations in Colorado cannot issue a scrip in bearer form without surrendering enough scrip to equal a full share. Delaware – Senate Bill 110, effective August 1, 2023, amended Delaware’s corporation and LLC laws by increasing the courthouse municipality fee from $20 to $40. Another bill, Senate Bill 112, … Read more

Tennessee Urges Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Medical Board’s Diversity Regulations

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Nashville, Tennessee – The state of Tennessee is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging its laws on diversity within medical boards. Supporters of the laws argue that they help ensure patients receive quality care from a diverse group of healthcare professionals. However, critics claim that the laws violate the constitutional rights of doctors by forcing them to disclose their demographics. Tennessee is one of several states that have enacted laws requiring medical licensing boards to include a certain level of diversity among their members. The goal of these laws is to promote equity in … Read more

2024 Charter School Regulations Unveiled: Join the Webinar to Stay Compliant

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Charter schools in California will face new laws in 2024, as a result of 891 bills passed by the state Legislature and signed into law by Governor Newsom in 2023. While not all of the new laws will directly impact charter schools, many of them will. To shed light on these changes and their implications, Procopio Partner Greta Proctor, in partnership with CCSA, will be hosting a webinar titled “New Year, New Laws: What’s New for Charter Schools in 2024.” The webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, January 10th at 12:00 p.m. PST, … Read more