Texas Tax Refund for Jet Fuel Used in International Flights Affirmed
texapp · 2026-04-09 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 20/100
Kelly Hancock, Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas and Ken Paxton, Attorney General of the State of Texas v. American Airlines, Inc., decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April...
Appeals court strikes down Ohio drug price disclosure law as unconstitutional
ca4 · 2026-03-31 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
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
tex · 2026-03-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 70/100
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 Margin Tax Not Applicable to Out-of-State Services
texapp · 2026-01-14 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100
In Re Schindler Elevator Corporation v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 14, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns whether the State of Texas co...
California court dismisses climate tort claims against oil companies
calctapp · 2026-01-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100
In re Fuel Industry Climate Cases, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the "climate tort" claims brought by various Califo...
City tax on digital ads upheld against constitutional challenge
calctapp · 2025-12-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100
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...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination Claims
ca11 · 2025-11-04 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Yifan Shen v. Commissioner, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, decided by Eleventh Circuit on November 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Takings Case
ca6 · 2025-09-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Rockwood Auto Parts, Inc. v. Monroe Cnty., Mich., decided by Sixth Circuit on September 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary ...
NC Supreme Court: Philip Morris cannot claim tax exemption for out-of-state cigarette shipments
nc · 2025-08-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100
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...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Wire Fraud Conviction Based on Sufficient Evidence
ca7 · 2025-02-06 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
United States v. Jamal Shehadeh, decided by Seventh Circuit on February 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed Jamal Shehadeh's conviction for wire fraud and conspi...