WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Jason Davis, Davis Law Firm, Temecula, California, and Donald E.J. Kilmer Jr., Law Offices of Donald Kilmer APC, Caldwell, Idaho, have jointly voiced their strong support for the Department of Justice's (DOJ) recent Interim Final Rule (IFR) aimed at overhauling the process for restoring firearm rights. In a comment submitted to the federal agency, the firms, representing individuals impacted by gun laws in California and beyond, lauded the IFR as a "bold move" while urging  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Dungey Dougherty PLLC, Greenwich, Connecticut, has raised concerns with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) over the potential unintended consequences of its interim final rule (IFR) regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). In a letter dated May 6, 2025, Stephen Liss, a partner admitted in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, argued that the new regulations could place unnecessary burdens on individuals who obtained FinCEN identifiers under the previ  more

NEW YORK, May 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Takes Action to Get More Veterans Housed and Good Jobs, "Kicks Off Veterans and Service Members' Week" May 18, 2025 Adams Administration Renews Support for Cold War Veterans' Property Tax Exemption, Expands Interest-Free Home Loan Options, and Simplifies Access to Housing and Jobs for New York City Veterans Part of National Military Appreciation Week, New York City's Fleet Week, and Lead   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- New York City is calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to establish clear timelines and procedures for reviewing water resources development projects. In a letter to the USACE regarding the implementation of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, the city's Law Department emphasized the importance of federal and non-federal cooperation in addressing the challenges of coastal municipalities. The city's letter, signed by Leia Seereeram, Assistant C  more