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 advisor 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 […]
Napa County et al. v. Hoopes Vineyard LLC, et al.
Family winery fights back against excessive fines
Family winery in Napa gets excessive fine because county alleges lack of required permit
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 […]
SW Nashville EB Owner, LLC v. Metro Government of Nashville, et al.
Nashville business sues local government for “land banking” property through endless permit delays
Rather than pay for the land it wants, the government tried to keep the property available for its own future use for free by locking SW Nashville into an indefinite building moratorium. Years later, the government continues to refuse to issue permits, just in case it wants to seize the land in the future. Now, SW Nashville is on the hook for over $8.2 million—and counting—in taxes and maintenance fees for property it cannot use or sell.
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.
John Carbin v. Town of Savoy, Massachusetts
Certified to fix jet engines, barred from fixing his own house
John Carbin asks the Supreme Court to review a Massachusetts law that bans homeowners from doing their own plumbing, raising key constitutional questions.
Ramona Bessinger v. Dr. Jerome Larkin
Veteran teacher restricted from serving on public board based on race
For more than 20 years, Ramona Bessinger has been a teacher in Providence, Rhode Island. After raising concerns about curriculum changes in Rhode Island schools, the mother of four became interested in serving on advisory committees that steer public policy decisions that affect students. That’s when she found the Commission for Health, Advocacy & Equity […]
Wilmer Chavarria v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Vermont school superintendent challenges policies permitting warrantless search and seizure of electronic devices at the border
Americans don’t surrender their constitutional rights as the price of international travel. CBP policies that claim to give its employees the power to search and seize electronic devices without a warrant violate the Fourth Amendment and therefore should be set aside.
Amy Siple v. Kansas Board of Nursing
Nurse practitioner punished for speaking about dementia
Amy Siple has served the state of Kansas for more than three decades as a geriatrics nurse practitioner. She is an accomplished nurse, holding several former appointments and awards from the Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners in Kansas. Amy speaks on panels, lectures to students, and presents at […]