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California threatens to shut down small booksellers
Today we filed this First Amendment lawsuit on behalf of beloved Bay Area bookstore Book Passage, and its co-owner, Bill Petrocelli. Book Passage is a hub of literary activity and free expression. In addition to selling books, it hosts over 700 author events a year—in which authors give talks, read passages, interact with readers, and sign ...
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California threatens to shut down book signings and therefore small booksellers
Today we filed this First Amendment lawsuit on behalf of beloved Bay Area bookstore Book Passage, and its co-owner, Bill Petrocelli. Book Passage is a hub of literary activity and free expression. In addition to selling books, it hosts over 700 author events a year—in which authors give talks, read passages, interact with readers, and auto ...
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California Legislature to consider two bills that repeal the unconstitutional autograph law
Back in May, Pacific Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit on behalf of Book Passage and Bill Petrocelli. The lawsuit challenged a newly-enacted law that made the sale of autographed books unconscionably difficult . As we explained at the time, the statute was ostensibly adopted to protect individuals from fraud when they purchase sports or entertainmen ...