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Appeals court overturns California’s ban on open carry of guns

Appeals court overturns California's ban on open carry of guns

Federal Court Overturns California’s Open Carry Ban A federal appeals court recently ruled against California’s prohibition on openly carrying firearms in much of the state. In a decision that split the panel 2-1, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals—based in San Francisco—declared that these open carry bans in counties with populations over 200,000, which encompass […]

Appeals court dismisses copyright lawsuit against ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Appeals court dismisses copyright lawsuit against 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Copyright Dispute Over “Top Gun: Maverick” A federal appeals court recently filed a copyright lawsuit regarding Tom Cruise’s 2022 blockbuster sequel “Top Gun: Maverick.” The case claims that the film inappropriately utilized elements from a magazine article that inspired the original 1986 movie. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California found that “Top Gun: […]

Appeals court maintains New Jersey’s residency requirement for assisted suicide

Appeals court maintains New Jersey's residency requirement for assisted suicide

New Jersey’s Medical Aid Law Limited to Residents A recent decision by a federal appeals court has affirmed that New Jersey’s medical aid law is applicable only to its residents. This ruling comes as a setback for out-of-state patients and healthcare providers who attempted to contest the state’s residency restrictions. The U.S. Court of Appeals […]

Federal appeals court lets Texas implement law limiting drag performances

Federal appeals court lets Texas implement law limiting drag performances

Texas Drag Show Ban Upheld by Appeals Court A federal appeals court has upheld a Texas law from 2023 that bans drag shows in public spaces and when children are present. The court’s ruling suggests that the justices believe not all drag performances would fall under this restriction. Senate Bill 12 prohibits drag performers from […]

Federal Appeals Court rules that Ohio school district cannot punish students for not using preferred pronouns of others

Federal Appeals Court rules that Ohio school district cannot punish students for not using preferred pronouns of others

Federal Appeals Court Ruling on Student Pronoun Use A federal appeals court in Ohio has sided with the state’s fourth-largest school district, declaring that schools cannot discipline students for using biological pronouns or gender-related language, even if some find such language offensive. This ruling essentially means that students won’t face consequences for “misgendering” peers who […]