Recent developments may cause firearms manufacturers to reevaluate their business and marketing practices to lessen their legal exposure. As we wrote previously, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) provides...more
12/7/2022
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Civil Liability ,
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Gun Control Act ,
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Risk Mitigation
Selling firearms and related accessories through e-commerce poses a unique challenge to vendors selling products online. Complex compliance issues are present in each transaction because every item must be sold in compliance...more
4/27/2021
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Compliance ,
E-Commerce ,
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Gun Laws ,
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Internet Retailers ,
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Risk Management ,
State and Local Government
Do gun manufacturers really have blanket immunity from lawsuits? No, not even close....more
In January, we analyzed the immunities provided to firearms industry members under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). Despite statements by some political candidates, the PLCAA provides protection only in...more
Do gun manufacturers really have blanket immunity from lawsuits? No, not even close.
The 2016 campaign season has brought a big dose of gun policy debate, and some candidates have claimed that gun manufacturers have...more
A Wisconsin gun shop, Badger Guns, has been held liable for almost $6 million for injuries to two police officers who were shot with a gun purchased at the shop. The jury’s verdict in the case, handed down on October 13,...more