Look beyond the big-ticket cases, and it’s clear that the current Supreme Court stands with small businesses.Over the last year, the Supreme Court heard no less than seven cases that affect small businesses, and the justices sided with them in six. The court rolled back government overreach while empowering Main Street and mom-and-pop job creators.
It’s an obvious power grab that made it harder for farmers and small businesses to improve or even use their land. Had the Supreme Court sided with unions, it would have given them a green light to destroy as much property as possible since no one could hold them accountable. Fortunately, the justices protected employers, including the small businesses that unions often target. If a union destroys property on purpose, a small business can sue to get relief.
Finally, the Supreme Court protected small businesses when governments seize their property. Federal, state and local authorities have a history of taking and selling property in response to unpaid taxes, and they keep any excess money they make in a sale.