Jason Murchison v. City of Newport Beach, CA
Surf lesson ban crashes entrepreneur’s livelihood, wipes out rights
Jason Murchison is fighting back with a federal lawsuit challenging Newport Beach’s unlawful restrictions on surf lessons. A win will restore his fundamental right to earn a living and protect the rights of all entrepreneurs to do the same for themselves, consumers, and their communities
Kerstin Helgason and Jamie Sorenson v. Loretta Melby and the California Board of Registered Nursing
California nurse practitioners fight for their right to provide much-needed mental health care
Kerstin Helgason and Jamie Sorenson, two licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners, are challenging the interpretation of a state law that hobbles their ability to care for their patients and earn an honest living.
Urban Artifact v. Col. Christopher Paris
Fighting Pennsylvania’s unfair restrictions on out-of-state craft breweries
Represented at no charge by Pacific Legal Foundation, Urban Artifact is challenging Pennsylvania’s unjust beer shipping restrictions that discriminate in favor of in-state breweries and burdens those located out –of state.
Zip Kombucha, et al. v. Joan Wilson, et al.
Alaska breweries battle unfair restrictions to restore economic liberty
After a decade of wrangling to bring the state’s alcohol laws up to date, not much has changed. Breweries and wineries are now “generously” allowed to host up to four events per year, but only if the proprietor pays a $100 fee per event and obtains a permit. (Games like darts and pool remain strictly prohibited.) These businesses can now stay open an hour later—until 9 p.m. None of these restrictions apply to bars. Nor do they bear any relationship to protecting the public from harm. Represented at no charge by Pacific Legal Foundation, Jessie, Zip Kombucha, and several other breweries and wineries are challenging the state’s unconstitutional restrictions, which apply unequally to hamper some businesses in favor of others.
Yoder and DDR Media, Inc. v. Lott
Drone entrepreneur stands up for livelihoods and free speech
Hunting isn’t the only area caught in the government’s crosshairs. Increasingly, drone use is becoming popular to aid in a variety of businesses. As with every new technology, the government often throws up unreasonable resistance, stretching legal boundaries to limit the unfamiliar. In addition to entrepreneurs, artists and other content creators may also find the government limiting their First Amendment rights. Represented free of charge by Pacific Legal Foundation, Mike, Drone Deer Recovery, and Jeremy are fighting back with a federal lawsuit. They’re challenging the Michigan DNR’s wrongful application of a law that prevents DDR from providing valuable services and empowering others in Michigan to start new businesses and build livelihoods.
Palmer v. Bonta
Nurse Practitioner Doctors Defend Truthful Titles, Free Speech, Livelihoods
Like a growing number of nurse practitioners in California, Sarah Erny earned a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), the highest degree in advanced nursing. She’s dubbed affectionately—and accurately—“Dr. Sarah” by her patients and colleagues.
Ami Hill and Muse Originals LLC v. Town of Kill Devil Hills et al.
Outer Banks ordinance throws livelihood and rights under the bus
Ami wants to preserve the right to the fruits of one’s labor by stopping the town of Kill Devil Hills from forcing these businesses to convert into charitable fundraising organizations.