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ICYMI Supreme Court must close legal loopholes for online retailers
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments in South Dakota v. Wayfair today, RILA General Counsel Deborah White penned an op-ed in The Hill outlining why the case is so important to retailers.
Today Marks a Big Day for Main Street Fairness
RILA released a statement following today’s oral arguments in South Dakota v. Wayfair, a case that focuses on a decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers to skirt collecting and remitting state sales tax.
Supreme Court Takes Case to Decide Fate of Online Sales Tax
The Court has granted South Dakota’s petition for certiorari in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., Overstock.com, Inc., and Newegg, Inc.
Supreme Court Re-Lists Case to Decide Fate of Online Sales Tax
South Dakota’s petition for certiorari in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., Overstock.com, Inc., and Newegg, Inc. remains a candidate for U.S. Supreme Court merits consideration.
Retail Groups File Amicus in SCOTUS Amex Credit Card Fees Case
Today, the trade associations for America's most recognized retailers, filed a joint amicus brief in Ohio, et al. v. American Express.
Retailers Ask Supreme Court to Settle Online Sales Tax Debate
Today, the RLC is formally urging the Supreme Court in an amicus brief to grant South Dakota's petition for certiorari in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., Overstock.com, Inc., and Newegg, Inc.
Retailers Urge Supreme Court to Uphold Patent Review Process to Prevent Frivolous Litigation
Today, RLC and NRF jointly filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court to highlight the importance of upholding the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) inter partes review (IPR) process.
Retail Litigation Center Praises SCOTUS Decision to Hear Case on Amex Credit Card Fees
Today RLC President Deborah White reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear Ohio, et al. v. American Express.
Online Sales Tax Challenge Headed to Supreme Court
Twenty-five years ago, the US Supreme Court ruled that a state could not require out-of-state retailers to collect the taxes owed on sales to consumers within its borders, unless the retailer also had a physical location in the state.
South Dakota Online Sales Tax Decision Sets Up Final Step for SCOTUS Challenge to 1992 Quill Decision
The tax advantage currently enjoyed by many online retailers may soon be coming to an end. A ruling today by the South Dakota Supreme Court increases...
Retailers File Amicus in Support of Petition to Supreme Court in AMEX Card Fee Case
Today, the RLC filed an amicus brief in support of a petition for Supreme Court review of a Second Circuit decision that allows American Express’s anti-steering rules to stay on the books.
RILA Congratulates Dhillon on Nomination to EEOC
RILA President Sandy Kennedy released the following statement congratulating Janet Dhillon, executive vice president of Burlington Stores, on her nomination to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Retail Litigation Center Files 100th Brief
The RLC, which serves as the voice of the retail industry in the judicial branch, announced the filing of its 100th brief.
Retailers Urge Supreme Court to Review Harmful NLRB Decision
The Retail Litigation Center (RLC), the voice of the retail industry in the judicial branch, filed an amicus brief in the case of Macy's Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Retailers Challenge Credit Card Companies’ Attempt to Stifle Pricing Transparency
Today RLC, joined by the Retail Council of New York State, Florida Retail Federation and the Food Marketing Institute filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Expressions Hair Designs vs. Schneiderman.

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