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Judge: Smith & Wesson can't shoot down lawsuits over 2022 Highland Park massacre
A Lake County judge has rejected attempts by firearms maker Smith & Wesson to dismiss 25 lawsuits seeking to use Illinois state law to secure a potential massive payout from the company for allegedly illegally marketing their weapons in ways to entice 'thrill-seeking young men' to carry out acts of mass violence -
Lake County judge rejects dance studio owner's defamation claim vs Buffalo Grove LGBTQ activist
The judge found Facebook comments posted by local activist Carolyn Pinta attacking dance teacher Louise Taitz for "hate" speech that leads to LGBTQ suicide, and encouraging people to take their business elsewhere could be "innocently construed" as protected opinion -
Split appeals panel says Deerfield assault weapons ban passes muster, can be enforced
The decision overturned a Lake County judge's ruling in favor of gun owners and Second Amendment rights groups, though it did still block the village from regulating "large capacity magazines."