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Appeals court strikes down Ohio drug price disclosure law as unconstitutional
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) challenged a law passed by Ohio that required drug manufacturers to disclose the average wholesale price of their drugs. PhRMA argued t...
Appellate Court Reverses, Upholds Texas Franchise Tax on Interstate Pipeline Operator
This case involves Nustar Energy, L.P.'s challenge to a Texas state tax assessment. Nustar, an interstate pipeline operator, argued that the Comptroller of Public Accounts incorrectly calculated its s...
Texas Franchise Tax: Intangible Asset Payments Not Taxable Receipts
Kelly Hancock, Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas and Ken Paxton, Attorney General of the State of Texas v. Championx, LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of RICO Claims Against Gun Manufacturer
Karen Lowy v. Daniel Defense, LLC, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought ...
Guam abortion ban upheld due to Establishment Clause violation
Guam Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists v. Douglas Moylan, decided by Ninth Circuit on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit reviewed the Guam legislature's ...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Pig Castration Ban Challenge
Abrahim Fofana v. Kristi Noem, decided by Eighth Circuit on January 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit challenging So...
City tax on digital ads upheld against constitutional challenge
Disney Platform Distribution v. City of Santa Barbara, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Disney Platform Distribution, cha...
City zoning ordinance banning short-term rentals upheld
Adam Wheeler v. City of Pioneer Village, Kentucky, decided by Kentucky Supreme Court on September 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Adam Wheeler, sued the City of Pioneer V...
NC Supreme Court: Philip Morris cannot claim tax exemption for out-of-state cigarette shipments
N.C. Dep't of Revenue v. Philip Morris USA, Inc., decided by North Carolina Supreme Court on August 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The North Carolina Department of Revenue sought to co...
Pilots' challenge to Bar Harbor docking ordinance fails
Penobscot Bay and River Pilots Ass'n. v. Town of Bar Harbor, decided by First Circuit on August 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal...
Ninth Circuit Upholds Injunction Against South Dakota's "Sanctuary Cities" Law
Immigrant Defenders Law Center v. Noem, decided by Ninth Circuit on July 18, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ninth Circuit reviewed a district court's decision to grant a preliminary in...