The Oregonian‘s guest columnist “Portland Aristotle” has an excellent article about the wealth-destroying effects of occupational licensing. A few years ago, PLF helped open the road to economic opportunity in Oregon by defeating that state’s anti-competitive licensing laws for moving companies. … Continue reading
PLF attorneys sent a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today, notifying the agency that we are preparing to sue it for failing to make a required finding on a petition to reclassify six ESA-listed species in California … Continue reading
I’ll be speaking to the Americans for Prosperity chapter in Medford on Friday, at 6:30 at the Medford library. I’ll talk about private property, the right to earn a living, and anything else that might come up. All are welcome! … Continue reading
Seems to be a reasonable possibility, according to this AP report. … Continue reading
Author: Daniel Himebaugh Legislators in Oregon have proposed a new bill that would require the state Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) and Court of Appeals to award attorney fees to land use applicants who prevail in appealing a government … Continue reading
Author: Brian T. Hodges Imagine, if you will, a criminal defendant on trial for robbery. In his defense, the mugger argues that when he pointed a pistol at Joe citizen’s head and demanded “your money or your life, ” he … Continue reading