Tag Archives: SCOTUS

Friends in High Places: NFIB Small Business Legal Center Gains Historic Supreme Court Ranking

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Thirteen years ago, NFIB established a new foundation, built to fight for small business in the nation’s courts. We knew that more and more battles of great importance to our membership were being waged there, so we set a course … Continue reading →

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Does Obama Respect the Constitution?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

“Each time we gather to inaugurate a President we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution.” That was Jan. 21. The speaker was President Obama. The scene was his second inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol. Before the … Continue reading →

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Can Government Hold Your Permit Application Hostage?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Florence Dolan ran a plumbing and electric supply store in Tigard, Oregon—a suburb of Portland. Like many other small business owners, she had plans to expand her store. But, she hit a brick wall when seeking the necessary approvals. This … Continue reading →

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Flooding with impunity: Can government destroy private property without paying compensation?

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

Today the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Arkansas Game & Fish Commission v. United States. The NFIB Legal Center filed in the case because it raises an important issue impacting small business property rights. The question is whether … Continue reading →

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