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Insurance Giant UnitedHealth Predictably Goes Judge Shopping in 5th Circuit Territory After CMS Rating Downgrade
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U.S. Chamber in Hot Water Over Judge Shopping Pattern
Yesterday, Judge Mark Pittman admonished the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for failing to trust “other judges to follow their oaths,” echoing concerns that the pro-industry group selectively “shops” for conservative judges sympathetic to their cases. Earlier this year, analysis from government watchdog Accountable.US revealed that since 2017, roughly 63
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This Again? Industry Continues to Levy “Meritless” Claims Against the CFPB
Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is constitutional. Despite this significant victory for consumer protection, some large corporations have attempted to evade CFPB enforcement actions by arguing, once again, that the Bureau’s Federal Reserve funding is unco
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Industry Cozy 5th Circuit Blocks Airline Junk Fee Rule, Once Again Rewards Corporate Judge Shopping Scheme
Further fueling the corporate judge shopping crisis, last night the right-wing Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of top U.S. airlines over consumers by blocking the U.S. Transportation Department’s final rule requiring carriers to be transparent about bagging, flight change, and cancellation charges – an effort expected to save flyers o
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Game of Courts: How the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Shops for Friendly Judges in the Fifth Circuit
In recent years, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has strategically filed a significant majority of its lawsuits against federal regulations in district courts within the Fifth Circuit's jurisdiction, showcasing a pronounced case of "judge shopping."
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In The News: Auto dealer trade groups challenge FTC CARS Rule in Fifth Circuit
On January 5, 2024, two trade groups representing auto dealers filed a petition for review challenging the FTC's efforts to protect consumers from predatory auto industry practices.
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THE LEO CIRCUIT: Federalist Society Judges on the Fifth Circuit Continue to Push Leo’s Extreme Agenda
A new report from Accountable.US highlights right-wing activist Leonard Leo and the Federalist Society’s significant influence over recent Fifth Circuit decisions, including a case putting life-saving reproductive care at risk.
