National City’s cruising culture lay dormant for decades. On Friday, scores of lowrider vehicles and trucks made their way down a 1.5-mile stretch of Highland Avenue, marking a triumphant return for the first time since the city enacted its 1992 anti-cruising ban. “I’ve done car shows before, but this is […]
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Oregon’s Real Estate’s Love letter Ban Cannot Be Enforced
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 After becoming the first state to ban real estate “love letters,” Oregon’s novel law has been found to violate the First Amendment and enjoined from enforcement by a federal Court in Oregon. Total Real Estate Group v. Strode, No. 3:21-cv-01677 (D. Or. Mar. 3, 2022). In a constitutional […]
Oregon ban on real estate ‘love letters’ blocked by preliminary injunction
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A federal judge on Friday granted a preliminary injunction that prohibits Oregon from enforcing a law against “love letters” to home sellers. In his court order, District Judge Marco A. Hernández says Oregon’s House Bill 2550 “likely violates” the First Amendment rights of real estate agents. “It is not in […]
Philadelphia ban on minor traffic stops goes into effect
Driving Equality Bill: Councilman explains significance of legislation Councilman Isaiah Thomas joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the driver equality law. PHILADELPHIA – A new law banning traffic stops for minor infractions went into effect in Philadelphia Thursday, despite recent legal challenges from the police union. Thursday’s implementation of their […]
Philadelphia becomes first big city to ban minor traffic stops
💌 Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. Drivers in Philadelphia can no longer get stopped for minor infractions like a missing brake light or an expired inspection, thanks to a new law taking effect today. […]
Ban the Box: Federal Government Adopts Fair Hiring Practice | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
The federal government became the most recent employer to adopt a “Ban the Box” policy when The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act became effective December 20, 2021. The law prohibits federal contractors and most federal agencies from inquiring into an applicant’s criminal history—including arrests and convictions—prior to making […]
Proposed state law seeks to ban freeway expansions in underserved communities
A state lawmaker from Los Angeles County plans to introduce legislation that would block freeway expansions in underserved communities across California. Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) said her bill would prohibit the state from funding or permitting highway projects in areas with high rates of pollution and poverty and where […]
Law Would Ban ‘Cyber Grinches’ From Price-Gouging Popular Toys
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Topline A group of Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation Monday intending to stop “Cyber Grinches” from snatching popular toys online and reselling them at inflated prices, further exacerbating supply chain shortages ahead of the holiday season. Toys are seen at a Target store on October 25, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Manufacturing […]
Lawsuit claims Oregon’s real estate ‘love letter’ ban stifles free speech
Free speech advocates have filed a preliminary injunction against Oregon’s new law banning love letters from prospective home buyers. Kristian Foden-Vencil / OPB Free speech advocates have filed a preliminary injunction against Oregon’s new law that bans so-called “love letters” from prospective home buyers. Total Real Estate Group out of […]
Philadelphia traffic stops: Mayor signs legislation making Philadelphia the first major US city to ban police from stopping drivers for low-level traffic violations
The law, which passed Philadelphia’s city council last month by a 14-2 vote and has the support of the city’s police department, designates seven low-level violations for which traffic stops are prohibited, including bumper issues, minor obstructions, broken lights and a license plate that is not visible or clearly displayed. […]