What does it mean when a law is “void for vagueness?”

Effective today (May 31, 2020) West Virginia joins the states that make sure there are not a patchwork of knife laws in their state to confuse law-abiding citizens.

What makes a dirk different from any other knife?  Why are dirks often illegal in state laws?

Is there a knife that would be legal in all 50 states?  What knife could you use to travel through the country for work or recreation?

The latest “Brand Protection” article on our website is titled “Fed Up with a Lack of Cooperation,” and outlines how some brands have taken their frustrations with marketplaces to the courts.