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PLF case discussed in the Wall Street Journal
Author: Joshua Thompson The Wall Street Journal published a story on the Fisher v. University of Texas case earlier this week. The briefing has now concluded in that case, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals should be setting an oral argument date shortly. PLF filed a amicus brief in the case which was joined … ...
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Economic liberty and the pencil
Author: Joshua Thompson On this date, April 2, all the way back in 1827, Joseph Dixon began manufacturing lead pencils. What does this have to do with economic liberties you ask? Well, one of my favorite pieces written on the utility and necessity of free enterprise is titled, I, Pencil. It is a short essay written ...
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What is so frivilous about expecting the Coastal Commission to respect the Constitution?
Author: Luke A. Wake Today the Eureka (CA) Times-Standard published a letter from Gary Bird responding to criticisms of our attempt to rein in the California Coastal Commission’s insatiable appetite for power over the lives of coastal residents. In that case, we represent the Citizens for a Better Eureka; they’re seeking to have a brown ...
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After three years, a decision in Del Lago Partners v. Smith
Author: Deborah La Fetra & Joshua Thompson The Texas Supreme Court issued a decision today in Del Lago Partners v. Smith. PLF filed an amicus briefin that case way back in December 2007. The case dealt with the extent to which business owners can be held liable, under a premises liability theory, for an assault occurring &# ...
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Delta Smelt Warrants Uplisting to Endangered
Author: Reed Hopper In the midst of controversy and ongoing litigation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced recently that the delta smelt warrants listing as endangered rather than threatened, but the listing change would not take place anytime soon. According to the Service, "based on accumulated scientific data, the delta smelt warr ...
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PLF attorney discusses Fisher v. University of Texas
Author: Joshua Thompson More on the case here. … ...
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If you want a building permit, trade in your voting rights
Author: Timothy Sandefur Watch the latest news video at video.foxnews.com This morning’s edition of Fox And Friends featured PLF client Craig Griswold, a homeowner in Carlsbad, California, who was forced to give up his constitutionally guaranteed right to vote in exchange for a building permit. The Griswolds have a large family—add in all t ...
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Ninth Circuit to hear the case of the little garden that could (topple a federal official)
Author: Brian T. Hodges The Ninth Circuit set Leu v. International Boundary Commission for oral argument on May 5, 2010 in Seattle. In 2006, retired couple Shirley and Herbert Leu built a small garden retaining wall in their back yard to stop their soil from wasting into a ditch. They had no idea that they … ...
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Thomas Sowell on race and politics
Author: Joshua Thompson The wonderful Thomas Sowell, has a four-part series titled, "Race and Politics," over at Creators.com. I find Sowell to be one of the most insightful authors on race in America. I highly reccommend all four posts. Here is an excerpt from part 2: Not only the media ...