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
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
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
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."
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.
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.
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