wlf.org

Issues: Combating Litigation Abuse: Personal Jurisdiction / Standing to Sue, Opposing Overregulation: Employment Law / OSHA Regulation “Participants who received every promised benefit suffered no injury Article III recognizes.” —Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation Click here for WLF’s brief. WASHINGTON, DC—Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit to affirm the district court’s dismissal of an ERISA class action.

Click here to read WLF’s brief. (Washington, DC)—Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to grant review of a Ninth Circuit decision that dramatically expands the scope of recoverable damages in key environmental cases. The case arises from a claim brought by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the so-called Superfund law.

Click here to read WLF’s brief. (Washington, DC)—Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to uphold a district court decision rejecting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) allegation that Meta Platforms is an unlawful monopoly. The case arises from Meta’s acquisition of Instagram, which the FTC initially approved back in 2012.

Issues: Opposing Overregulation: Antitrust / Consumer Protection, Combating Litigation Abuse: Class Actions, Defending the Rule of Law “The Sherman Act isn’t a global competition code. It isn’t meant to benefit foreign plaintiffs who sue for alleged injuries abroad.” —Jay DeSanto, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel Click HERE to read WLF’s brief.

As employers increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into hiring, promotion, discipline, and other employment decisions, state and local regulators are accelerating efforts to impose transparency and accountability.

By: Matthew Provance Mayer Brown LLP Rachel J. Lamorte Mayer Brown LLP Catherine Medvene Mayer Brown LLP Issues: Opposing Overregulation: Antitrust / Consumer Protection, Combating Litigation Abuse: Class Actions Private antitrust litigation against technology companies has accelerated and matured in recent years, influencing where and how these disputes are fought.

“Let Hercules himself do what he may, The cat will mew, and dog will have his day” — Hamlet (Act 5, Scene 1) Some jokes are off-color, and in the case of the Bad Spaniels Silly Squeaker dog toy, the color is brown. Six years after an initial victory subsequently vacated by the Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit has once again ruled in favor of dog toy maker VIP Products, LLC (“VIP”). VIP Products LLC v. Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc., No. 25-2027 (9th Cir. Aug. 4, 2026).

Issues: Defending the Rule of Law, Opposing Overregulation: Food / Drug / Medical-Device Law “Today’s ruling is a win for the rule of law. The appeals court correctly held that FDA cannot impose its comparative-efficacy standard through secret memos and informal adjudication—it must follow the APA’s notice-and-comment process.” — Cory L.

Get instant access to the one-stop news source for business lawyers Register Now! Sign up now for free access to this content Email (NOTE: Free email domains not supported) First Name Last Name PLEASE NOTE: A verification email will be sent to your address before you can access your trial.

“Section 2 does not impose liability for accidental acquisitions of market power.” —Jay DeSanto, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel Click HERE to read WLF’s brief. Washington, DC—Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to affirm a lower court’s rejection of a monopoly claim challenging Johnson & Johnson’s inadvertent acquisition of four patents that it did not know about when it bought another company.