Oral arguments were heard on March 2nd, and no further proceedings are scheduled. A decision must have been reached by now, and the assignment given to one of the Justices to write the majority opinion, which is to say the ruling on the case.
We will probably not hear anything further until June, when the decision will be announced.
You can check out the full history of the case, including all of the pleadings and briefs, pro and con, at www.chicagoguncase.com.

A joke, or maybe a serious cause for concern; some are wondering exactly the same question. A cigarette was found in a British McDonalds' Happy Meal. The mom found the cigarette before her child ingested it, but now is suing the business. Now I fully agree that a Happy Meal cigarette is one thing to cause much shock over, tobacco poising could possibly be fatal to a 1 year old, but how far are we planning to take this episode? I would be ticked-off if I were her and would expect McDonald's to compensate me in some way, but not in a huge arrangement. McDonalds I am certain has guidelines against cigarettes being on their employees throughout work hours, but that doesn't mean they can search their employees to ensure they are following these procedures, or they would be sued by their workers. This is a lose, lose circumstance for the fast food chain, and although I realize the mothers worries, do not support her decision. If she is going to sue over this issue, she has a long road in front of her until she realizes her child is going to experience a lot worse in his lifetime.