Amicus Curiae Program

Since 1977, the Atlantic Legal Foundation has filed amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs in key Supreme Court, federal court of appeals, and state appellate court cases involving important legal issues that align with one or more of our mission areas: individual liberty, free enterprise, property rights, limited and responsible government, sound science in judicial and regulatory proceedings, and effective education, including parental rights and school choice.

We continuously monitor Supreme Court and other appeals for possible ALF amicus participation, and frequently are requested by litigating parties or their counsel to provide amicus support. Counsel who would like us to consider filing an amicus brief in a particular case should complete our Amicus Support Request and email it to ALF Executive Vice President & General Counsel Larry Ebner.

Recent Amicus Briefs

The Foundation’s most recent amicus filings are highlighted below. Please click on each case to read more.

ALF Urges Supreme Court To Reject Expansive View of Product Manufacturers’ Aiding-and-Abetting Liability

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos (23-1141) (Supreme Court) (petition)

December 3, 2024

ALF Again Argues That “Drug Price Negotiation Program” Is Unconstitutional

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. U.S. Dep't of Health & Human Services (24-2092) (2d Cir)

November 12, 2024

ALF Argues New Drug Tort Violates Sound Science & Harms The Public Interest

Gilead Sciences, Inc. v. Superior Court of City & County of San Francisco, (Gilead Tenofovir Cases), No. S283862 (California Supreme Court) (merits))

November 4, 2024

ALF Urges 7th Circuit To Affirm District Court’s Rule 702 “Daubert” Order In Paraquat MDL

In re Paraquat Products Liability Litigation, Nos. 24-1865, 24-1866, 24-1867, 24-1868 (7th Circuit)

October 2, 2024

ALF Urges Supreme Court To Apply Expert Testimony Reliability Criteria To Private Securities Fraud Complaints

NVIDIA Corp. v. E. Ohman J:or Fonder AB (23-970) (Supreme Court) (merits)

August 15, 2024

ALF & DRI Argue That Civil RICO Excludes Claims For Personal Injury-Related Economic Harm

Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn (23-365) (Supreme Court) (merits)

July 17, 2024

ALF Amicus Brief Supports Constitutional Challenge To Medicare “Drug Price Negotiation Program”

Bristol Myers Squibb Co. & Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Becerra, Nos. 24-1820 & 24-1821 (3rd Circuit)

July 16, 2024

ALF Urges Supreme Court To Uphold Parents’ Rights

Parents Protecting Our Children, UA v. Eau Claire Area School District, Wisconsin (Supreme Court) (petition)

June 26, 2024

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