In the US, recent developments have seen a significant change in the firearms industry as the Federal government aims to close the ‘gun show loophole.’ This measure will require background checks on gun sales to be compulsory, a move that is expected to be challenged in the Fifth Circuit. Reuters provides more information on this developing story.
Education takes the spotlight as well, with the inspiring story of a man who managed to earn a college degree from prison before proceeding to a T14 law school. His journey is chronicled in The Guardian.
The Arizona abortion law is also taking center stage, especially the historical context of the individual behind its creation. The Washington Post shines a light on this compelling narrative.
Moving onto legal malpractice, serious accusations have been made against an attorney suspected of stealing a whopping $3.8M from his clients. A detailed account of this situation can be found in the NY Daily News.
In other legal news, Amazon finds itself on the receiving end of a costly patent case. The company is expected to shell out $525 million for infringements related to data storage patents according to Law360.
Lastly, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is currently slowing its operations as it once again faces another legal challenge regarding its validity. The details can be found on Bloomberg Law News.