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March 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM

CFPB internal investigation reveals PLF client was unjustly ‘targeted and harassed for years’

The Docket 3.21.25 On Wednesday, the agency moved to return a six-figure fine and vacate a November 2024 settlement... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   An internal investigation at CFPB reveals “a flagrant misuse…

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March 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Government pursued ‘abusive, unjust’ case against PLF client, new CFPB leaders admit

FY25 Case Announcement Template Wednesday afternoon, the CFPB announced it had reviewed its case against Townstone... Wednesday afternoon—after more than seven years of legal strife resulting in a six-figure fine for our client, Townstone Financial—new leaders at the Co…

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March 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM

A Rhode Island town moves to seize family’s land “without any notice”; threatens trespassing citations

The Docket 3.21.25 Last week, we introduced you to the Santoro family—whose plans to develop new, affordable housing were derailed after public threats from local officials... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   An e…

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March 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM

Rhode Island town seizes 30+ acre property in eminent domain scandal; PLF files suit

The Docket 3.14.25 On Monday, we filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Rhode Island town’s hastily executed—and seemingly power-drunk—use of eminent domain to block a family’s... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   A…

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March 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM

Major victory for property rights as state court reaffirms ‘Montana Miracle’

The Docket 3.7.25 “This is a win for Montanans and property owners everywhere,” said PLF attorney David McDonald. “Thanks to our wonderful clients...” THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   A Montana court delivers a ma…

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February 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM

PLF files an equal protection lawsuit against Fresno schools; plus, the end of the Jones Act?

The Docket 2.28.25 Fresno Unified School District serves 71,000 students across California’s San Joaquin Valley. The district offers a wide range of... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   A Hawaiian rum distillery pre…

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February 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM

Restaurant owner asks Fifth Circuit to overrule NLRB’s sham in-house tribunal

The Constitution guarantees us the right to a fair trial in a court of law. But too often, government agencies like the NLRB... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   A Houston-area restaurant owner readies for …

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February 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM

PLF clients file a federal lawsuit in CA; plus, a TX company challenges HUD ruling

PLF clients file a federal lawsuit in CA; plus, a TX company challenges HUD ruling PLF attorneys prepare to fight *for* equal opportunity in California, and *against* baseless claims of discrimination in Texas... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for…

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February 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM

CA regulators should take note—property rights are key to rebuilding after the LA fires

Weeks after devastating fires ripped through Southern California, much of the attention on rebuilding has been directed at... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   Pacific Legal Foundation clients file a federal…

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January 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM

Unconstitutional bans on small businesses, racial quotas on public boards, and ‘The Tariff Sheriff’

The Docket 1.31.25 This week’s Docket has a little something for everyone... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   A former Navy diver squares off with the City of Newport Beach; PLF clients file a federal lawsuit chall…

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January 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Wyoming rancher caught in nightmarish ordeal with regulators

subject line Official boasts he has “more power than the sheriff” before ordering... THE DOCKET Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for future updates.   The California Coastal Commission is in the spotlight once again after illegally conspiring to h…

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January 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM

Seattle homebuilder scores a major victory over City’s extortionate demands

A state court strikes down an “exorbitant ransom” levied on a small business; nurse practioners file suit against California regulators; and a new report exposes an obscure but powerful arm of the administrative state. Here’s what’s on The Docket.  Seattle homebuilder scores a major…

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January 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM

California judge rules against Coastal Commission in major win for property owners

Neighboring retirees rang in the New Year with a major victory over the California Coastal Commission; a former PLF client recovered the title to his home, just in time for Christmas; and a family-owned fireworks company challenges an absurd federal regulation. Here’s what’s on The…

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December 31, 2024 at 6:34 PM

10 Moments to Remember from 2024

As we count down the hours until the New Year, we invite you to join us in celebrating 10 moments we were proud to be part of in 2024.  Thanks to the courage and bravery of our clients and the unwavering support of our partners, we secured multiple landmark victories in some of our …

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December 20, 2024 at 9:33 PM

Five new federal lawsuits filed in four states; plus, a big win for a small town

Northland Township, North Dakota, scores a big win against the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; PLF clients file five new federal lawsuits across the country; and PLF senior legal fellow Stephen Davis calls out the government’s abuse of its eminent domain power. Here’s what’s on T…

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December 9, 2024 at 11:09 PM

PLF takes on unconstitutional agency adjudication at the Fourth Circuit

Email Newsletter Friend, Tomorrow is a big day at the Fourth Circuit: Pacific Legal Foundation attorneys are arguing two separate cases about the unfair adjudication process that many federal agencies trap Americans in.  If you’re familiar with PLF’s work to end agency adjudication, you know that …

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December 6, 2024 at 8:27 PM

Federal agencies remain defiant after Clean Water Act decision

Timeless lessons from holiday classics; a golden opportunity for state legislators to reclaim their constitutional authority; and proven solutions to fix America’s housing crisis. Here’s what’s on The Docket.  Timeless lessons on property rights and the rule of law from classic hol…

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November 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM

New lawsuits filed in TX, OH, and TN; victory in the Second Circuit

Nourish Our Neighbors—a Dayton-based charity group—fights back against the City’s food-sharing permitting scheme; Aerospace Solutions files a federal lawsuit against the State of Texas; and New York antiques dealers earn a hard-fought victory in the Second Circuit. Here’s what’s on…

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November 8, 2024 at 5:49 PM

Victory in California couple’s fight against excessive permitting fees

PLF clients celebrate victory in a settlement with the City of Healdsburg; Washington’s race-based housing assistance program is challenged; and Brazilian-born MMA fighter Renato “Money” Moicano becomes an official partner of Pacific Legal Foundation.  Here’s what’s on The Docket. …

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October 25, 2024 at 8:06 PM

PLF takes aim at Illinois’ race-based scholarship program

The American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), represented by PLF, files a federal civil rights lawsuit in Illinois; freelancers choose to fight on, despite a bizarre ruling in Atlanta; and the Supreme Court’s role in America’s homelessness problem is brought under the microscope. …

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October 11, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Will the Supreme Court hear horseracing case?

A horseracing group challenges “delegation in its most obnoxious form”; a family-owned business earns a small victory in its battle against the administrative state; and PLF brings home its second real estate industry award. Here’s what’s on The Docket.  Government admits lack of e…

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September 27, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Major victory in NYC race-based discrimination lawsuit

After six years of litigation, the Second Circuit has issued a major victory for NYC parents; attorneys reflect on Constitution Day; and manicurists fight for their right to a trial by jury.  Here’s what’s on The Docket.  Victory in the Second Circuit in NYC education case  On Tu…

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September 13, 2024 at 6:14 PM

California family fights ‘inclusionary housing’ requirement

A family is forced to pay a fee or give up land; Boston parents want the Supreme Court to revisit racial balancing in high school admissions; and a single mother fights for just compensation.  Here’s what’s on The Docket. Lawsuit filed: California family fights ‘inclusionary housin…

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August 30, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Two more PLF clients find justice after government stole from them

The Nebraska Supreme Court issues a ruling on “just compensation” for home equity theft victims, Yuval Levin’s book raises questions about the Constitution, and an Austin restaurateur battles the Department of Labor. Here’s what’s on The Docket.  Two more PLF clients find justice a…

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August 16, 2024 at 9:15 PM

New book explores the hidden story of America’s housing crisis

In his timely new book, James S. Burling traces the government’s missteps and misguided policies that have caused America’s homeless crisis and affordable housing challenges. Here’s what’s on The Docket. Nowhere to Live: The Hidden Story of America’s Housing Crisis   In Nowhere to…

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August 2, 2024 at 6:39 PM

Government must pay victims of home equity theft, Michigan Supreme Court rules

A California falconer wins at the Ninth Circuit, Michigan will compensate people whose homes were stolen by the government, and President Biden proposes Supreme Court reforms. Here’s what’s on The Docket. Victory for falconer at the Ninth Circuit   Good news for property rights, …

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July 19, 2024 at 5:10 PM

President Biden proposes national rent control

The White House announces a “daft” rent control proposal, a California family appeals a First Amendment case over their first-grader’s drawing, and Rhode Island property owners celebrate a victory over a beach access law. Here’s what’s on The Docket.  California school punished stu…

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July 5, 2024 at 6:06 PM

Supreme Court gives farmers, truckers a new shot at challenging regulations

Happy (belated) Independence Day! The Supreme Court has given two PLF clients a new shot after a landmark ruling; the media is mischaracterizing two recent decisions (unsurprisingly); and a New Mexico rancher is suing over state-sanctioned trespassing. Here’s what’s on The Docket. …

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July 2, 2024 at 8:35 PM

Big Supreme Court decisions on executive power, agency courts, and the Eighth Amendment

Email Newsletter It's time to celebrate: The Supreme Court announced big decisions at the close of the term, including an end to the doctrine responsible for decades of executive overreach. Today, the Court followed up by ordering lower courts to reconsider two Pacific Legal Foundation cases—making…

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June 21, 2024 at 4:19 PM

California Supreme Court Agrees to Hear PLF’s Challenge to Coastal Commission

A major challenge to the authority of the California Coastal Commission will go to the state supreme court; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms loses at the U.S. Supreme Court; and PLF attorneys use case photos to debunk the media narrative on the Clean Water Act. Here’s wh…

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June 11, 2024 at 7:31 PM

The Docket: Minnesota removes race- and sex-based grant preferences after PLF lawsuit

A small farmer’s lawsuit leads to a statewide change, a federal judge gives midwives’ lawsuit a green light, and the Swampbuster Act comes under scrutiny. Here’s what’s on The Docket. Minnesota removes race- and sex-based grant preferences after PLF lawsuit   Minnesota offers up t…

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May 25, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Seattle blocks new housing, EPA defies a Supreme Court ruling, and California restricts access to specialist care

Seattle is blocking a construction company from building much-needed new housing, doctors and patients are challenging California’s telehealth restrictions, and a PLF attorney reflects on the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Here’s what’s on The Docket.  …

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May 10, 2024 at 5:56 PM

The Docket: Malibu couple celebrates victory in ‘granny flat’ case

After years of litigating, a Malibu couple can build a small additional unit on their property; the Supreme Court will consider taking a case where trucks are regulated under the Mine Act; and a Pacific Legal Foundation attorney explains what exactly the Fourth Amendment protects. H…

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April 26, 2024 at 7:59 PM

The Docket: Iowa family fights government’s farming restrictions

A federal agency says nine acres of Iowa farmland are federally protected wetlands, a new California bill prioritizes black applicants for occupational licensing, and the Supreme Court will decide whether cities can legally stop the homeless from sleeping on public property. Here’s …

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March 29, 2024 at 6:05 PM

The Docket: Squatters take over private property in New York, LA, Seattle

Good morning. Property owners are having trouble evicting unwelcome squatters, states are trying to revive home equity theft after the Supreme Court struck it down, and the Los Angeles Zoo is hiring interns based on race. Here’s what’s on The Docket.  ​​ Why are ‘squatters’ taking ov…

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March 15, 2024 at 4:37 PM

The Docket: Energy producers sue SEC over 886-page climate change rule

Good morning to West Coast subscribers, good afternoon to everyone in the East. A new SEC rule would hurt firms and investors, George Will weighs in on race-based admissions, and several new lawsuits have been filed. Here’s what’s on The Docket. ​​ SEC wants all public companies to d…

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February 23, 2024 at 4:06 PM

The Docket: Supreme Court denies Thomas Jefferson High School case

Good morning. This week the Supreme Court rejected the Coalition for TJ’s challenge to the admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ) in Virginia. The denial was a blow to parents, alumni, and teachers who’ve been battling the Fairfax County Sc…

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February 9, 2024 at 4:11 PM

The Docket: NLRB courts are unconstitutional, PLF argues in SpaceX brief

Good morning. Elon Musk’s company SpaceX says the National Labor Relations Board’s in-house courts are unconstitutional (and PLF agrees); a teacher is suing over a state program that reimburses fees only for minority teachers; and an upcoming Supreme Court case could clean up homeles…

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January 26, 2024 at 5:49 PM

The Docket: Freelancers sue the Department of Labor

January 26, 2024 Good morning to the West Coast, afternoon to the East. The Supreme Court has an excellent opportunity to limit agencies’ regulatory power: Oral arguments in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo went well. Meanwhile, a crucial challenge to race-based admissions remai…

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January 12, 2024 at 6:05 PM

The Docket: PLF has ‘remarkable success’ at the Supreme Court, Bloomberg Law notes

Welcome back. Pacific Legal Foundation kicked off 2024 in the best possible way—with an exciting argument at the Supreme Court. More on that below.   First, a quick note: The Docket will be changing this year as we experiment with format and frequency in response to reader feedback…

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December 22, 2023 at 4:03 PM

The Docket: Top ten PLF moments of 2023

Top ten PLF moments of 2023 Since 1973, the staff at Pacific Legal Foundation has had the privilege of changing lives: We’ve helped our clients challenge unjust government actions in the court of law and the court of public opinion. It’s a fight made possible by our supporters—thos…

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December 15, 2023 at 4:06 PM

The Docket: Telehealth restrictions are a matter of life and death

New lawsuit: For cancer patients, telehealth restrictions are a matter of life and death In 2012, 18-month-old Jun Abell was diagnosed with a rare tumor. Today, miraculously, he’s okay—thanks to treatment and continued telehealth check-ups with a Boston oncologist who specializes i…

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December 8, 2023 at 4:12 PM

The Docket: A bandit in an Uncle Sam mask

Issues & Insights: Virginia High School Racial Discrimination Case Deserves Supreme Court Hearing, Too The Supreme Court ruled affirmative action unconstitutional in June. But that hasn’t stopped the multibillion-dollar Diversity Equity and Inclusion complex from hatching scheme…

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December 1, 2023 at 4:14 PM

The Docket: Property rights in Jamestown Colony

Law & Liberty: Watchdog or lapdog? The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights just released a report that lets federal agencies off the hook for ignoring decades of race-based discrimination in college admissions, including overt anti-Asian bias at top universities. Alison Somin asks…

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November 17, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Special Docket: PLF joins Supreme Court case to fight extortionate permit fees

PLF joins Supreme Court case to fight extortionate permit fees When you apply for a building permit, you don’t expect the government to extort you for tens of thousands of dollars. But that’s what happened to California retiree George Sheetz. In 2016, George applied for a permit to…

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November 10, 2023 at 4:08 PM

The Docket: Doctors file lawsuit over racial quota for Tennessee medical board

New case: Doctors file lawsuit over racial quota for Tennessee medical board No government committee should use an individual’s race or ethnicity to determine membership. But incredibly, that is what's happening in Tennessee, where the law says that one member of the Board of Podia…

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November 3, 2023 at 3:10 PM

The Docket: Regulatory agency’s in-house ‘court’ slaps broker with huge fine and lifetime ban

New case: Regulatory agency’s in-house ‘court’ slaps broker with huge fine and lifetime ban Frank Black, the founder of Southeast Investments, was stunned when the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) dragged him before an in-house “court” and accused him of not visiting…

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October 27, 2023 at 3:04 PM

The Docket: The ghosts of the Salem Witch Trials

The ghosts of Salem: Shadows of injustice in modern agency hearings The 17th century Salem Witch Trials, rife with convictions based on flimsy evidence, hearsay, and an inverted burden of proof, stand as a chilling reminder of the dark corners of humanity’s pursuit of justice. Sho…

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October 20, 2023 at 3:04 PM

The Docket: California’s Green Dream—coming to YOUR state?!

New case: Family-owned fireworks company sues Consumer Product Safety Commission The Consumer Product Safety Commission sparked a legal battle with a Kansas-based fireworks company by threatening it with $15 million in civil penalties for having fireworks with a “bang” sound instea…

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October 13, 2023 at 3:07 PM

The Docket: Why won’t the Supreme Court protect economic liberty?

New case: Artists fight government whitewash of free expression and livelihoods Brad Smith and Kay Ray-Smith formed Tilt Vision Art to unite artistry and entrepreneurship, sell original artwork, and create vibrant, attractive murals, all while promoting art-based economic developme…

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