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May 05, 2021

A Federal Judge Just Threw Out The Federal Eviction Moratorium. How Does That Affect The D.C. Area?

Tenant advocates and housing attorneys say it’s not yet time to panic.

Jan 08, 2021

Could Trump Be Prosecuted For Inciting A Riot? One D.C. Lawmaker Wants To Know

President Trump told his supporters to “fight like hell” before chaos engulfed the U.S. Capitol, and one D.C. lawmakers says that could well be considering inciting a riot under city law.

Jan 21, 2020

Journalists Are Suing D.C. In Latest Lawsuit Over Police Handling Of Inauguration Protests

The lawsuit alleges that the two freelance journalists have suffered severe emotional distress as well as reputational damage due to their experiences during their arrest and prosecution.

Apr 15, 2019

Judges Say ‘Unprecedented’ Vacancies At D.C. Court Are Slowing The Legal System

There are 10 judicial vacancies in D.C. Superior Court and two in the D.C. Court of Appeals.

Oct 05, 2017

Goodbye To ‘Good Reason’: D.C. Won’t Bring Handgun Law Appeal To Supreme Court

That means that residents no longer need a “good reason” to obtain a permit for carrying a concealed handgun.

Sep 29, 2017

After Blocking D.C.’s ‘Good Reason’ Gun Law, Circuit Court Denies Another Look

For now, the AG’s office is telling MPD to enforce the “good reason” law, but it will be blocked starting approximately next Thursday.

Aug 25, 2017

D.C. Wants Court To Take Another Look At Its ‘Good Reason’ Handgun Law

“Due to the importance of this question, which affects the safety of every person who lives in, works in, or visits the District.”

Jun 22, 2017

Pizzagate Gunman Sentenced To Four Years Behind Bars

Welch said in a letter to the court last week that “It was never my intention to harm or frighten innocent lives, but I realize now just how foolish and reckless my decision was.”

Mar 28, 2017

How Do You Serve The President With A Lawsuit?

Cork Wine Bar cleared its first hurdle in suing the leader of the free world.

Mar 09, 2017

Cork Wine Bar Is Suing Donald Trump Over Unfair Competition

The D.C. restauranteurs say they can’t compete against the president operating a restaurant in a government-owned facility.

 
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