Supreme Court Ruling Empowers Small Businesses to Fight Regulatory Overreach

Supreme Court Must Act on Dangerous Copyright Infringement Overreach - ACA Connects

This week, many in the broadband industry have their eyes fixed on the Supreme Court as we await a decision on a case challenging the legality and future of the Universal Service Fund. Yet, there is another pending decision before the Court that could cost broadband operators billions of dollars, fundamentally alter the relationship between […]

New ruling lowers barriers for small business lawsuits against federal agencies

On June 20, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that makes it easier for small businesses to challenge federal regulations in court. The decision reversed a prior ruling from the D.C. Circuit Court that had limited legal standing for businesses not directly regulated by government actions. The case, Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency, involved Clean Air Act waivers but has broader implications. By…

Supreme Court Ruling Empowers Small Businesses to Fight Regulatory Overreach

The recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court is a significant win for small businesses across the country, affirming their right to challenge government regulations they deem excessively harmful. In a decision handed down on June 20, 2025, the Court reversed a controversial ruling from the D.C. Circuit Court that had imposed stricter standing requirements for indirectly regulated entities when contesting federal actions. This decision has immedia…