U.S. Supreme Court agrees with U.S. Chamber that the FOIA exemption for “confidential” business information provided to the government is not limited to information that would cause competitive harm if disclosed
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief in New Jersey Supreme Court in support of enforceability of arbitration agreement, arguing that appellate court impermissibly imposed heightened requirements on assent to arbitration agreements by employee.
Divided Minnesota Supreme Court holds state courts have specific personal jurisdiction over out-of-state company in tort case concerning vehicle designed in Michigan, assembled in Canada, and sold in North Dakota. The U.S. Chamber filed an amicus brief in opposition to this outcome.
U.S. Chamber and Florida Justice Reform Initiative file amicus brief urging Florida Supreme Court to reject disparate treatment against defendants and in favor of plaintiffs under Worley regarding discovery into financial connections between plaintiffs and physicians.
U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging Tennessee Supreme Court to reject state constitutional challenge to Tennessee’s statutory cap on noneconomic and punitive damages.
U.S. Chamber files merits brief urging Louisiana Supreme Court to reverse appellate court’s decision authorizing parishes to require online platforms to collect tax on third-party transactions. Previously, the Chamber filed an amicus brief supporting the writ petition.
U.S. Chamber leads coalition amicus brief urging Pennsylvania Supreme Court to reject personal jurisdiction over products-liability suit with no direct connection to Pennsylvania.
U.S. Chamber files brief urging Kentucky Supreme Court to affirm dismissal of uninjured plaintiffs’ claims for lack of standing under the state constitution.
U.S. and Georgia Chambers file amicus briefs urging Georgia Court of Appeals to reverse lower court decision that rejected standard principles of duty and would expand liability to actions of third parties who steal a defendant’s property and injure others with it.
U.S. and Georgia Chambers file amicus briefs urging Georgia Court of Appeals to reverse lower court decision that rejected standard principles of duty and would expand liability to actions of third parties who steal a defendant’s property and injure others with it.
California Supreme Court upholds long standing economic loss doctrine and reverses lower court for allowing negligence claims based on solely on economic losses. The Chamber filed a merits brief supporting this outcome.
U.S. Chamber and industry groups file amicus brief urging the New Jersey Appellate Division to reverse trial court order that prevented product manufacturer from presenting evidence regarding the process Congress and the FDA developed to assure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices in product liability case.
U.S. Chamber files brief urging the New Mexico Supreme Court to dismiss suit brought against pharmaceutical manufacturer by the state government as precluded by prior unsuccessful qui tam action brought under New Mexico False Claims Act regarding the same allegations.
U.S. Chamber and aligned organizations file amicus brief urging Pennsylvania Supreme Court to reverse appellate court decision that failed to adhere to the courts’ “gatekeeper” function to prevent the admissibility of questionable and confusing “expert” testimony under Pennsylvania’s Frye test and that failed to apply the appropriate deferential standard of reviewing a trial court’s assessment of admissibility.
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging Georgia Supreme Court to grant certiorari to review sanctions order that essentially eliminates a defendant’s ability to present defense. The Chamber previously filed two briefs in this case when it was before the Georgia Court of Appeals.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court holds counties’ lawsuit alleging common law claims for under-billing of 9-1-1 services by telecommunications companies must be dismissed as a matter of law. The U.S. Chambers filed an amicus brief supporting this outcome, arguing counties may not use contingency fee counsel to pursue causes of action to enforce the 911 Act.
California Court of Appeal reverses judgment granting retailers’ motion to dismiss retail-price-discount claims brought under California Business & Professions Code 17501 by City of Los Angeles using contingency fee counsel. The Court of Appeal rejected the trial court’s conclusions that Section 17501 violates the free speech and due process requirements of the U.S. and California constitutions. The U.S. Chamber joined a coalition brief arguing in support of affirmance.
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief in support of company’s assertion of settlement privilege to block discovery by New York state into communications with U.S. Department of Justice to settle federal enforcement matter
U.S. Chamber urges New Jersey Supreme Court to hold that a manufacturer is not strictly liable for injuries caused by exposure to asbestos-containing products it did not manufacture, supply, or sell.
