Entries tagged with: First American v. Edwards
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Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Congress's Ability to Define Harm
The Supreme Court today dismissed First American v. Edwards, a challenge to the ability of plaintiffs to sue for a violation of statutory rights established by Congress. The lower court ruled that the plaintiffs had standing because "[t]he injury required...
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Constitutional "Standing" Case
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in First American Financial Corp. v. Edwards. At issue is whether Congress can pass a law that gives customers the ability to sue companies that engage in illegal kickback schemes for mortgage...
EPIC Urges Supreme Court to Affirm Congress' Power to Pass Effective Privacy Laws
EPIC filed a "friend of the court" brief in the United States Supreme Court urging the Court to affirm Congress' power to enact strong statutes that protect consumer privacy. First American v. Edwards presents the question of whether a person...
