Author: Jennifer

In WLF Victory, Unanimous Supreme Court Reverses State Effort to Close Federal Courts to First Amendment Claims

By Jennifer

“Federal courts exist to vindicate federal rights—full stop, end of story.” —Zac Morgan, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel Click here to read WLF’s brief. (Washington, DC)—Today in First Choice v. Davenport, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously reversed an appellate court decision that denied a nonprofit targeted by a state attorney general from having its First Amendment … Continued

In Victory for WLF, Supreme Court Rejects Overbroad Reading of Criminal Statute

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“After this decision, hopefully the Department of Justice accepts that it cannot criminalize normal conduct of state and local officials.” —John Masslon, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Supreme Court today reversed a Seventh Circuit decision that threatened representative democracy at the state and local levels.  This was welcome news for WLF, which, together … Continued

WLF Urges Seventh Circuit To Limit Scope Of False Claims Act

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“Private parties cannot pursue claims on the government’s behalf if the government could not pursue those claims itself.“  — John Masslon, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel Click here for WLF’s brief. WASHINGTON, DC— Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) yesterday urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to reverse a decision greatly expanding the False … Continued

In Victory for WLF, Seventh Circuit Rejects Novel Antitrust Liability Theories

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“The Seventh Circuit’s decision is a victory for free enterprise and a defeat for the plaintiffs’ bar’s attempts at stifling innovation.” —John Masslon, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit yesterday rejected two novel antitrust theories advanced by the plaintiffs’ bar. The unanimous ruling was a victory for … Continued

In Victory For WLF, Seventh Circuit Reaffirms That Safeco Test for Willfulness Applies In FCA Cases

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“The Seventh Circuit’s decision protects defendants’ due-process rights while also ensuring that companies do not bury their heads in the sand when seeking government reimbursement.” —John Masslon, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel Click here for WLF’s brief. WASHINGTON, DC—The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit today affirmed a decision dismissing False Claims Act … Continued

WLF Urges Ninth Circuit to Find that Federal Law Preempts State-Law Liability for Drug Label

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“In finding the plaintiffs’ claims to be preempted, the decision below faithfully applies the Supreme Court’s preemption precedents, vindicates the FDCA’s carefully balanced labeling regime, and should be affirmed.“ —Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation Click here for WLF’s Brief. WASHINGTON, DC—Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) filed an amicus curiae brief with … Continued