SEC strikes again, targeting a municipal securities advisor through unconstitutional agency hearings
This week, Matthias O'Meara and Choice Advisors, LLC filed an appeal with the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking restoration of their right to be heard by an independent judge and jury. O'Meara founded Choice Advisors to help charter schools raise money by issuing bonds. The company's first two clients launched successful bond issuances, an ...
A full and perfect equivalent : Just Compensation and the Fifth Amendment
In the autumn of 2025, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in the first case since the 1980s to address the amount of "just compensation" the government is required by the Constitution to provide when it takes private property. In Pung v. Isabella County, Michigan, the government confiscated a family's home for failing to pay a tax they were exemp ...
Increased access to Certified Nurse Midwives improves maternal and prenatal health
For Hope Lindstrom, the question of where and how to give birth is deeply personal. As a devout Christian and licensed pastor, she views childbirth as a sacred experience—one that centers her as an active, empowered participant in her care. Her preference is also guided by stories from her mother and grandmother, both of whom endured traumatic ...
Mr. Beast v. the bald eagle
During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show, YouTube legend Mr. Beast told host Jimmy Fallon about the time a bald eagle derailed the filming of one of his videos. The majestic bird did not disrupt the production by swooping in front of the camera or drowning out the dialogue with its signature high-pitched whistle. No. The only hindrance was th ...
American Heroes : Fighting for Homeowners’ Rights with Christina Martin
At Pacific Legal Foundation, we're leading the charge against home equity theft—a practice where local governments seize far more than what a property owner owes in taxes. Few fight as passionately as PLF Senior Attorney Christina Martin, who has spent more than a decade defending homeowners nationwide. On this episode of American Heroes, ...
With Chevron gone, states must finish the job on judicial deference
Across the country, a quiet but important shift is underway in how courts review administrative agency decisions. Nineteen states have ended judicial deference to administrative agencies (including Kansas just this week), either through legislation or state court decisions. More are poised to follow. Bills are currently pending in states like Alaba ...
Notice & Comment : Regulation by Adjudication Gives Agencies Maximum Flexibility in Wielding Their Powers
An e-cigarette manufacturer follows an arduous set of standards to get its market applications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company completes the process as outlined, but the FDA still denies its applications. Why? The FDA changed the rules on a dime after the fact, without public input, without following the rulemaking p ...
Ohio entrepreneur seeks Supreme Court ruling on right to share information
When Mike Yoder started flying drones, he wasn't trying to make a statement. He was trying to solve a problem common among hunters in his area: Game sometimes runs off after being shot, and hunters have a hard time locating it. Using drones equipped with thermal imaging technology, Mike's company, Drone Deer Recovery, helps hunters locate downed ...
How a case from 1606 answers an upcoming Supreme Court question about just compensation
In 1606, Britain was in a state of perpetual defense. The nearly 20-year Anglo-Spanish war had finally ended two years prior, and the Crown was eager to rebuild his now-depleted resources. If the war had taught him anything, it was how quickly England could be attacked. Military readiness wasn't just prudent—it was necessary. Foreign threats a ...