JD Supra, Michael Cardozo, August 14, 2019- One of the most important issues facing this country today is gun violence and how to prevent it. Lawyers can play a vital role in advising legislators who want to enact meaningful gun regulations, and by using their skills to try to prevent …
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Coral Gables fuming over appeals court decision to reject its Styrofoam ban
Miami Herald, Bianca Padro Ocasio and Samantha J. Gross August 14, 2019- In a blow to environmentalists and several local governments, a Florida appeals court struck down a Coral Gables ordinance to ban Styrofoam containers from restaurants, supermarkets and other food establishments. The 3rd District Court of Appeals Wednesday rejected …
Tennessee’s preemption of local laws discourages civic engagement | Opinion
The Tennessean, Brandon Thomas, August 13, 2019- You may not know what preemption is just from hearing the word, but you’ve probably heard a story about it happening to your city or one nearby. It might have even happened to a policy you supported, or even one you worked to …
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