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A win for property owners throughout California

January 02, 2018 | By JONATHAN WOOD

For years, Oakland has treated small property owners as a piggy bank, demanding ever growing penalties for minor, alleged building code violations and denying property owners any legitimate opportunity to defend themselves. But thanks to a PLF victory in the California Court of Appeal, that abuse will come to an end. … ...

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PLF mourns the passing of our friend and colleague, Reed Hopper

January 03, 2018 | By PLF

It is with deep sadness that we convey the news that our longtime friend and colleague, Senior Attorney Reed Hopper, tragically passed away on Christmas. … ...

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PLF files opening brief at Supreme Court in Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky

January 05, 2018 | By WENCONG FA

PLF is fighting for the Free Speech rights of voters of every political viewpoint, regardless of whether they wish to express their affinity for the Tea Party or the AFL-CIO. … ...

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Weekly litigation report—January 6, 2017

January 06, 2018 | By JAMES BURLING

A win for property owners throughout California, Another twist in another abusive wetlands prosecution, and PLF files its opening brief in a First Amendment case before the Supreme Court. … ...

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Hannity covers PLF’s Markle case now pending at the Supreme Court

January 09, 2018 | By MARK MILLER

The U.S. Supreme Court announced it would continue considering whether to grant review in PLF’s important Endangered Species Act case. … ...

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8th Circuit endorses extreme deference to the government

January 11, 2018 | By CALEB TROTTER

This case would be an excellent vehicle to resolve a major problem and strike a significant blow on the side of economic liberty. … ...

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The costs (and lack of benefits) of designating a national monument

January 11, 2018 | By JEFF MCCOY

PLF has joined with Utahns to defend the reduction in the Bears Ears Monument. … ...

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PLF asks Michigan Supreme Court to stop theft by tax collectors

January 12, 2018 | By CHRISTINA MARTIN

For the sake of justice, the Michigan Supreme Court should step in and secure to Uri Rafaeli, Andre Ohanessian, and people across Michigan what rightfully belongs to them. … ...

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Weekly litigation update—January 13, 2018

January 13, 2018 | By JAMES BURLING

PLF asks the Michigan Supreme Court to stop theft by tax collectors, the ongoing fight to defend public land access for all, and more U.S. Supreme Court activity. … ...