I sent the sum and substance of this “call for action” letter to our NRA Board of Directors in April, and May, and now June of this year to encourage our Board to act boldly in securing the NRA’s future. So far, very little action is apparent. So I’m sending this open letter in the […]
Judge grants a stay pending appeal of his injunction against California’s firearm magazine ban:
“In layman’s terms, the State of California and the law enforcement agencies therein will be free to re-start the enforcement of Calif. Penal Code § 32310 (a) and (b) which currently prohibits, among other things, any person in the state from manufacturing, importing into the state, offering for sale, giving, lending, buying, or receiving a […]
California’s firearm magazine ban violates the Second Amendment
“Plaintiffs contend that there is no genuine dispute that the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the individual right of every law-abiding citizen to acquire, possess, and keep common firearms and their common magazines holding more than 10 rounds – magazines which are typically possessed for lawful purposes. Plaintiffs also contend that the […]
A primer on judicial philosophies from the leastdangerousblog.com
A primer on judicial philosophies from the leastdangerousblog.com: TEXTUALISM IS NOT STRICT CONSTRUCTIONISM IS NOT ORIGINALISM
The Originalism Blog
On the eve of our President’s very likely appointment of an “originalist” Justice to the Supreme Court of the United States, I re-offer these comments from November 22, 2010, on the subject of originalism: The Center for the Study of Constitutional Originalism at the University of San Diego School of Law has launched “The Originalism […]
Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of a Fiduciary in Estate Planning
A fiduciary is an individual or institution that acts on your behalf and puts your interests first when making decisions. Unlike other companies that promise to put the customer first, those acting as a fiduciary are legally obligated to do so. There are many different jobs that require people to operate as a fiduciary, including […]
Introduction to Crummey Trusts
There are many different types of trusts that people can use as part of their estate plan, some more well-known than others. One such trust is known as the “Crummey” trust, named for the case of Crummey v. Commissioner, 397 F.2d 82 (9th Cir. 1968). A Crummey trust is an irrevocable trust that enables annual […]
A Brief Introduction to the Charitable Remainder Trust
Since 1969, many people have used charitable remainder trusts, or CRTs, to maximize their incomes, minimize taxes, and support charities that have special meaning for them. At one time, they were regarded as simply another medium for the wealthy to make large donations. Nowadays, people with modest estates also use them to donate small amounts […]
