# Washington Legal Foundation: Keeping Free Enterprise Free Generated by Yoast SEO v27.8, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.wlf.org/) - [llm\-info](https://www.wlf.org/llm-info/) - [Donate](https://www.wlf.org/donate/) - [Job Opportunities](https://www.wlf.org/job-opportunities/) - [Legal Policy Advisory Board](https://www.wlf.org/legal-policy-advisory-board/) ## Posts - [4th Circuit Donning\-and\-Doffing Decision Offers New Lessons on Opposing Class Cert](https://www.wlf.org/2026/07/09/wlf-legal-pulse/4th-circuit-donning-and-doffing-decision-offers-new-lessons-on-opposing-class-cert/): The Fourth Circuit stresses that trial courts must carefully examine the possible disparities among class members' claims when performing Rule 23 predominance and commonality inquiries\. - [WLF Urges FCC to Preempt California’s Carrier\-of\-Last\-Resort Rules](https://www.wlf.org/2026/07/07/communicating/wlf-urges-fcc-to-preempt-californias-carrier-of-last-resort-rules/): WLF urged the Federal Communications Commission to grant a petition requesting that it preempt California’s carrier\-of\-last\-resort regime, a rule\-set that prevents broadband installation\. - [WLF Asks Eleventh Circuit to Reverse Punitive Damages Award Against Tesla](https://www.wlf.org/2026/07/09/communicating/press-releases/wlf-asks-eleventh-circuit-to-reverse-punitive-damages-award-against-tesla/): WLF asked the Eleventh Circuit to reverse a $200 million punitive\- damages award in a products\-liability case against Tesla\. - [Is Your Compliance Program Up to Date? DOJ Expects Companies to Learn from Others' Mistakes](https://www.wlf.org/2026/07/08/wlf-legal-pulse/is-your-compliance-program-up-to-date-doj-expects-companies-to-learn-from-others-mistakes/): Businesses will only benefit from the Justice Department's credit for effective compliance programs if the programs reflect lessons from the relevant industry and geographic region\. - [A Hard\-Won FDA Permission for Truthful Tobacco Risk\-Reduction Speech](https://www.wlf.org/2026/07/09/wlf-legal-pulse/a-hard-won-fda-permission-for-truthful-tobacco-risk-reduction-speech/): After a needlessly long process, FDA's decision to allow a nicotine\-pouch maker to claim a reduced risk of harm on the product merits praise, though mostly for its momentary deviation from hostility to the 1st Amendment\. ## Cases - [Benavides v\. Telsa, Inc\.](https://www.wlf.org/case/benavides-v-telsa-inc/) - [In re AT\&T Services](https://www.wlf.org/case/in-re-att-services/) - [Computer \& Communications Industry Ass’n v\. Paxton](https://www.wlf.org/case/computer-communications-industry-assn-v-paxton/) - [Sandoz, Inc\. v\. Amgen Inc\.](https://www.wlf.org/case/sandoz-inc-v-amgen-inc/) - [Salazar v\. Paramount](https://www.wlf.org/case/salazar-v-paramount/) ## People - [Lucy Dennis](https://www.wlf.org/people/lucy-dennis/) - [Samantha Thomas](https://www.wlf.org/people/samantha-thomas/) - [Frank Cruz\-Alvarez](https://www.wlf.org/people/frank-cruz-alvarez/) - [Gregory A\. Brower](https://www.wlf.org/people/greg-brower/) - [Aleksandra Rybicki](https://www.wlf.org/people/aleksandra-rybicki/) ## Programs - [The U\.S\. Supreme Court: October Term 2025 Review](https://www.wlf.org/programs/the-u-s-supreme-court-october-term-2025-review/): Our panel of appellate experts reviewed 2025\-26 Supreme Court decisions that impact free enterprise and economic liberties and offered insights and identified trends from the Term\. - [From Executive Orders to Legislation: The Future of Federal AI Preemption](https://www.wlf.org/programs/from-executive-orders-to-legislation-the-future-of-federal-ai-preemption/): Our panel of experts discussed the potential implications of the shift in the federal government's approach to AI regulation to congressional initiatives\. - [Monsanto Co\. v\. Durnell: A Supreme Court Oral Argument Preview](https://www.wlf.org/programs/monsanto-co-v-durnell-a-supreme-court-oral-argument-preview/): Our panelists will discuss the legal and other implications of this major preemption case, preview the parties' arguments, and offer insights on the justices' perspectives\. - [EPA’s “Compliance First” and LEAPS\-Based Enforcement: Opportunities and Risks](https://www.wlf.org/programs/epas-compliance-first-and-leaps-based-enforcement-opportunities-and-risks/): Two environmental law specialists take viewers through EPA's new playbook that features a compliance\-first approach and new criteria for government enforcement\. - [Local Lawsuits, Statewide Effects: Can Attorneys General Halt Encroachments on their Authority?](https://www.wlf.org/programs/local-lawsuits-statewide-effects-can-attorneys-general-halt-encroachments-on-their-authority/): Our panelists discussed local governments' increasing involvement in statewide litigation, its downside for States and its residents, and potential legislative and litigation solutions available to attorneys general and legislatures\. ## Locations - [](https://www.wlf.org/locations/24253/) - [](https://www.wlf.org/locations/24251/) - [](https://www.wlf.org/locations/24249/) ## Categories - [Communicating](https://www.wlf.org/category/communicating/) - [Publishing](https://www.wlf.org/category/publishing/) - [Press Releases](https://www.wlf.org/category/communicating/press-releases/) - [Litigating Updates](https://www.wlf.org/category/litigation-updates/) - [WLF Legal Pulse](https://www.wlf.org/category/wlf-legal-pulse/) ## Issues - [Opposing Overregulation](https://www.wlf.org/issue/opposing-overregulation/) - [Combating Litigation Abuse](https://www.wlf.org/issue/combating-litigation-abuse/) - [Protecting Economic Liberties](https://www.wlf.org/issue/protecting-economic-liberties/) - [Civil Justice / Class Actions](https://www.wlf.org/issue/civil-justice-class-actions/) - [Food / Drug / Medical\-Device Law](https://www.wlf.org/issue/food-drug-medical-device-law/) ## Litigation Types - [Case](https://www.wlf.org/litigation_type/case/) - [Regulatory Matters](https://www.wlf.org/litigation_type/regulatory-matters/) ## Program Categories - [Media Briefing](https://www.wlf.org/events/categories/media-briefing/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.wlf.org/sitemap_index.xml)