Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
The article discusses recent rulings from federal courts, highlighting various legal challenges and decisions. It covers cases involving real estate regulations in Pennsylvania, gun rights in New York, and advertising restrictions for renewable energy in Maryland. Additionally, it addresses lawsuits related to opioid addiction and police actions in Texas, showcasing the complexities of legal interpretations and constitutional rights.
- ▪Pennsylvania requires real estate brokers to maintain a physical office space, which is being challenged for imposing unnecessary costs.
- ▪The Second Circuit ruled that New York's private property restriction on firearms violates the Second Amendment, while upholding restrictions in public parks.
- ▪The Fourth Circuit granted a preliminary injunction against Maryland's law prohibiting misleading advertising for renewable energy suppliers.
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Politics Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal SWAT damage, sloppy briefs, and forced confessions. John Ross | 5.22.2026 3:30 PM Please enjoy the latest edition of Short Circuit, a weekly feature written by a bunch of people at the Institute for Justice. New case! Pennsylvania requires real estate brokers to maintain a physical office space even if they don't need one and never use it. Indeed, IJ client Kevin Gaughen's office has been visited more often by state inspectors—who ensure there is a conference table, a landline phone, a filing cabinet, and an outdoor sign—than by actual clients. The rule chiefly serves to impose unnecessary costs that are harder for small brokers to absorb than big firms.
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