On October 7, Kutak Rock partner Michael Brown was a featured speaker at the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) 2nd Annual Legal Symposium in Washington, D.C. The event featured in-house and outside counsel who gathered to share valuable insights and discuss a variety of legal topics impacting the firearms and ammunition industry.

Michael presented an hour-long session analyzing the United Sates v. Hemani Supreme Court case and the ruling’s effect on hiring considerations for Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs). In his session, Michael discussed:

• Best hiring practices for FFLs
• Review of disqualifying factors for employment
• Background check considerations
• Coordination with state laws regarding proper hiring practices
• The impact of Hemani on hiring practices and drug use as a disqualifying factor

Michael represents regional and national firearms dealers, ammunition and accessory manufacturers and firearms manufacturers, providing advice and counsel regarding licensing and compliance matters, corporate restructuring, point-of-sale compliance, general contract review, acquisition and expansion, and defense of legal claims. He has defended wrongful death lawsuits against several federal firearms licensees, both large, multi-FFL operations and smaller, single-store dealers. Michael has advised licensees on matters relating to the BATFE Audit and inspection process and the related hearing process. Previously he served as outside general counsel for a reloading powder manufacturer.