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Beacon has petitioned the United States Supreme Court for review on an important property rights issue that affects thousands of Tennesseans. READ MORE

The stormwater capacity fee is an unlawful exaction. If Nashville wants to improve its stormwater system for all Nashville residents, it may not single out and force residents who are seeking development permits to shoulder all the costs. READ MORE

Executive Summary Animal chiropractors serve an important role in the animal health care system and are distinct from veterinarians. Although veterinary schools and colleges do not require animal chiropractic in their curriculum, Tennessee law requires animal chiropractors to obtain a veterinary medicine degree and become licensed veterinarians to practice animal chiropractic. As a result, it... READ MORE

Current Status: The parties agreed to temporarily stay the case while the new Administration considers repealing the Overtime Rule.  — Executive Summary The Biden Administration recently issued an Overtime Rule that would reclassify some 4.3 million salaried workers and make them eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This drastic change... READ MORE

Case status: The Supreme Court denied the petition on December 9, 2024 over the dissent of Justice Alito and Justice Thomas  — Racial discrimination is morally wrong and a barrier to opportunity. Boston Parent Coalition v. School Committee for the City of Boston involved yet another push for “equity” in schools. For decades, admission to... READ MORE

Puerto Rico has appropriated Roberto Clemente’s trademark against his family’s wishes, and at the expense of his and his family’s reputation.  READ MORE

Current Status: The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee issued an unfavorable decision dismissing the case on March 10, 2025. We have filed an appeal,  but have agreed to temporarily stay the case while the new Administration considers repealing the Independent Contractor Rule. — Executive Summary With its bustling music industry, Nashville... READ MORE

Certificate of need (CON) laws are a regulatory, administrative, and financial burden on community-centered medical practices like Watauga Orthopedics in East Tennessee. Kim Marden shares Watauga’s story in this video and asks the question—are CON laws really necessary in Tennessee? READ MORE

Case Status:Victory! Our lawsuit prompted Mt. Juliet to repeal its $100/day fee for food trucks.  Food trucks rushed to help Mt. Juliet residents in March 2020 after the city was ravaged by a tornado. The city and its residents welcomed food trucks with open arms in the wake of the tornado and the beginning of... READ MORE

Beacon recently launched a new case representing three innovative entrepreneurs from Middle Tennessee and their food truck businesses READ MORE

Current Status: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued an unfavorable decision on August 12, 2025. We will file a petition for review at the U.S. Supreme Court later this year.  — The Story Particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more Americans use the internet to buy goods, conduct meetings, and... READ MORE

“These children are our future. Why not offer them every opportunity they need?” Why not, indeed.  READ MORE