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Supreme Court Upholds ATF Rule Regulating Weapon Parts Kits and Unfinished Frames or Receivers as “Firearms”

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In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court affirmed the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to regulate weapon parts kits and unfinished frames or receivers as “firearms” under the Gun...more

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United States Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration’s Regulation of Ghost Guns

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In November 2023 we discussed the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to strike down a Biden-era firearm regulation concerning “ghost guns,” concluding that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)...more

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The Supreme Court Update - March 27, 2025

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Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued two decisions: Bondi v. VanDerStok, No. 23-852: This case addresses a statutory challenge to ATF regulations designed to prohibit ghost guns—privately made...more

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Supreme Court Decides Bondi, Attorney General, et al. v. Vanderstok, et al.

On March 26, 2025, the Supreme Court decided Bondi, Attorney General, et al. v. Vanderstok, et al., No. 23-852, and held that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives’ (ATF) rule interpreting the Gun Control...more

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New US AG Shifts Resources Away From Tobacco Enforcement

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Our colleagues recently wrote about 14 memoranda from the new U.S. Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi to Department of Justice (DOJ) employees framing the DOJ’s current policies and enforcement priorities. In a memorandum...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order Addressing Second Amendment Rights

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On February 7, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order directing the Attorney General to review and propose actions to address the right to keep and bear arms, which he called “an indispensable safeguard of security...more

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Executive Order Signals Rollback of Biden-Era Firearms Regulations and Overhaul of Second Amendment Policy at DOJ

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On Friday, February 7, President Trump issued a first-of-its-kind Executive Order prioritizing the Second Amendment as “an indispensable safeguard of security and liberty.” The order is the first step in what could be a broad...more

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Reese v. ATF: Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Handgun Purchase Ban for 18-to-20-Year-Olds

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On January 30, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a landmark opinion in Reese v. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), holding that 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(b)(1) and (c)(1), which...more

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Know Your Ongoing Bermuda AML/ATF Compliance Requirements

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Continued compliance with Bermuda’s anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing (ATF) legislation remains a hot topic for Bermuda regulated entities, especially those brought recently into scope by the Investment...more

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Ongoing Compliance Considerations in Bermuda’s AML/ATF Regime

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Continued compliance with Bermuda’s anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing (ATF) legislation, including regulations, policies and guidance notes issued by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (the BMA or the...more

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Key Takeaways from the 2024 Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) Tobacco Tax Annual Conference

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We recently had the opportunity to attend, and present at, the industry portion of the 2024 Federation of Tax Administrators Tobacco Tax Annual Conference in Mobile, Alabama....more

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Appeals Court Rules Against ATF’s use of “Vague” and “Amorphous” Factors to Classify Firearms

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In a case argued by Wiley attorneys on behalf of the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC), SB Tactical, B&T USA, and Richard Cicero, the Eighth Circuit issued a 2-1 opinion in FRAC v. Garland finding that the...more

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ATF Rift With California Tribe Could Expand State Authority Over Tribal Tobacco Sales

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In June, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) argued in federal court that the federal Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act requires tribal retailers to obtain state licenses to sell cigarettes on their...more

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Bump Stock Ruling May Presage Loper—and Clearer Answers to Immigration and Bankruptcy Questions - SCOTUS Today

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Splitting along predictable philosophical lines, the Supreme Court held last week in Garland v. Cargill that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) exceeded its statutory authority by issuing a rule...more

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Supreme Court Decides Garland, Attorney General et al. v. Michael Cargill

On June 14, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Garland v. Cargill, holding that semi-automatic rifles equipped with bump stocks are not “machineguns” under the National Firearms Act of 1934, and the Bureau of Alcohol,...more

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PACT Act Basics: Five Things You Should Do if ATF Comes Knocking

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“Hi, we’re with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and we’d like to take a look at your tobacco product sales invoices, shipping records, and PACT Act reports.”...more

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PACT Act Basics: 5 Things Tobacco Sellers and Shippers Should Know

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The Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act, 15 U.S.C. § 375 et seq., is a federal law with two primary objectives: (1) to prevent federal and state tax evasion on tobacco products, and (2) to prevent sales of tobacco...more

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The State AG Report – 3.14.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Bipartisan AG Coalition Supports FTC’s Proposed Changes to...more

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Cozen Cities - January 3, 2024

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BALTIMORE — Mayor Scott, BDE Introduce Free Public Wi-Fi Network - In December, Mayor Brandon Scott and the City’s Office of Broadband and Digital Equity (BDE) launched FreeBmoreWiFi, a citywide free public Wi-Fi network....more

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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Strikes Down Biden Administration’s “Ghost Gun” Rule

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In April 2022, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives finalized a rule designed to address so-called “Ghost Guns” or “Personally Manufactured Firearms” (PMFs). PMFs are unfinished firearm parts, frequently...more

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The House of Representatives and De-scheduling MJ

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There are two bills and an administrative item in Washington that merit the attention of the cannabis world. They do not address the huge issues of the Israeli-Hamas war, Russia’s war against Ukraine, the national debt, or...more

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Do You Recall? A Blueprint for Managing Product Recalls

While the intention is never to create a product that will be recalled, it is a fairly common occurrence. And while the scope of a recall may vary greatly depending on the product and individual facts at issue, the days...more

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Third Circuit Steps into “Range” with A New 2nd Amendment Case.

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We repeat what we wrote in the blog post of May 12. This is not a 2nd Amendment blog. But since the N.Y. State Rifle case was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court, it seemed clear that a lot of law restricting who could keep...more

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The State AG Report – 7.14.2022

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Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Bipartisan AG Coalition Urges Passage of...more

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DC AG Racine Leads Amicus Coalition Against Ghost Guns

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District of Columbia AG Karl Racine led an attorneys general coalition of nineteen states and the District of Columbia in filing an amicus brief in support of a Final Rule promulgated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and...more

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