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South Dakota Legislature Aims to Strengthen Fentanyl Laws, Cracking Down on Deadly Drug Crimes

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PIERRE, South Dakota – The South Dakota legislature is set to consider new bills aimed at strengthening the state’s fentanyl laws. Last year, law enforcement agencies in various communities across South Dakota arrested 250 individuals for crimes related to fentanyl. Additionally, they were able to seize ten pounds of the highly lethal drug. Fentanyl has become a growing concern in South Dakota as its abuse and illicit distribution continue to rise. The proposed bills are intended to address these issues and provide law enforcement with additional tools to combat the fentanyl crisis. The specifics of … 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

California Senators Propose New Legislation to Strengthen Red Flag Gun Laws and Prevent Access to Firearms by Potential Threats

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San Diego, California – Two California senators recently introduced legislation aimed at strengthening red flag gun laws. These laws allow individuals to petition a court to confiscate firearms from someone they believe poses a potential threat to themselves or others, often a family member or the police. Under red flag gun laws in states like California, community members must first file a petition in court to initiate the process of confiscating firearms from an individual of concern. A judge then reviews the petition and decides whether to grant or deny the request, which includes removing … Read more