Jeffrey Hagen v. Nevada State Board of Architecture
Experienced architect sues Nevada State Board for restricting jury trial rights
Jeffrey Hagen, owner and founder of JAHA Architecture, has worked as an architect for over 20 years. He’s developed a strong client base and has a sterling record. Based in Sacramento, California, Hagen provides high-quality construction services for commercial, residential, and design projects. When one of Hagen’s longtime California clients was considering a property in […]
Goldberg v. Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
Department of Banking and Securities violates financial professional’s right to a jury trial
Elliot Goldberg has worked as a Pennsylvania-based financial professional for over 20 years. He was shocked when Pennsylvania’s Department of Banking and Securities accused him of violating provisions of the Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972, including securities fraud. Even worse, rather than bringing its case in an independent court and proving its allegations to a […]
Philip Serpe v. Federal Trade Commission
Longtime racehorse trainer fights unconstitutional process and punishment for speculative doping allegations
Philip Serpe, a veteran horse trainer, is on the verge of losing his career because of false accusations from an unregulated, private entity. He grew up in New Jersey and worked his way up to train with some of the top breeders in New York. Almost 50 years ago, Phil started as a horse groomer […]
Carol G. Edwards v. City of Altamonte Springs, Florida, et al.
Florida retiree fights City’s $250,000 fine for allegedly “unpermitted” dock that was approved 30 years prior
The City violated Carol’s constitutional rights by imposing hundreds of thousands of dollars in still-accruing fines without due process or the opportunity for appeal. Represented at no cost by Pacific Legal Foundation, Carol Edwards is filing a federal lawsuit against the City of Altamonte Springs for violating her constitutional rights by imposing excessive fines without a jury trial.
Slayden Plumbing & Heating, Inc. v. General Services Administration, et al.
Alaska contractor challenges mandate forcing union agreements on federal projects
Slayden is fighting to restore both its right to compete for federal work and the proper separation of powers between Congress and the president.
Integrated Life Choices v. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, et al.
Nebraska care provider battles state’s costly training takeover
In August 2025, ILC filed a lawsuit challenging Provider Bulletin 24-01 on multiple grounds: violation of separation of powers, denial of due process, and failure to comply with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Redondo Auto Spa, LLC et al. v. Lilia Garcia-Brower, California Labor Commissioner
California car wash entrepreneur fights for due process
Small businesses deserve fair hearings before agencies impose penalties that destroy livelihoods, and unchecked power violates constitutional rights.
EFG America, LLC, et al. v. Arizona Corporation Commission
Arizona’s agency tribunal dodges essential jury trial and due process rights
EFG America is asking the Arizona Supreme Court to find that the Arizona or the U.S. Constitution requires trial by jury in superior court in Arizona Corporation Commission-initiated actions.
United States v. Sunseri
One man’s record-setting run sparked a constitutional battle over the separation of powers
Only Congress can decide what behavior is and isn’t criminally prohibited, and it cannot delegate that authority away. If Congress wants to define behavior as criminal, it must do so itself, or at the very least, set clear limits that dictate how and why officials can do so.