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Sydney Phillips
Litigation Counsel
Sydney graduated from Liberty University School of Law in 2018 with her juris doctorate. She is a licensed attorney in the state of Washington. During law school Sydney competed nationally on Liberty University School of Law’s Trial Team doing civil trials and arbitrations. Sydney is originally from Canada, so she brings a unique international perspective to all the work she does. Feel free to talk to Sydney about her love of Canada, the Pacific Northwest, or a hot tea.
Sometimes All It Takes Is a Little Motivation — Like A Potential Court Order
The Freedom Foundation stepped in because she’d sought for months to have her deductions stopped. Calls, emails, and mail, Cindy had tried it all, but to no avail.
Little Win Could Put a Big Hurt on Pennsylvania Public Unions
Not all battles are won on the center stage. Indeed, sometimes the biggest victories are seen by the fewest sets …
9th Circuit hears Slidewaters’ appeal a year too late
The Slidewaters saga continued this week, with Freedom Foundation attorney Sydney Phillips arguing on June 7 before a three-judge panel …
Another day, another union forgery attempt foiled
For the third time, the Freedom Foundation has obtained a successful outcome for a Medicaid-compensated homecare provider whose signature was …
What the Hell Was the Union Thinking?
A King County Metro Transit employee has filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) complaint with the Washington Public Employment Relations …
Federal Labor Relations Authority adopts Freedom Foundation-supported union dues regulation
Concluding a yearlong process, the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) in July adopted a Freedom Foundation-supported regulation making it easier …
Freedom Foundation seeks restraining order on behalf of Slidewaters
The battle may have been lost, but the war is not over. Shortly after having been denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Washington, Freedom Foundation attorneys last week filed for a preliminary injunction on behalf of Slidewaters LLC, a Lake Chelan water park.
Supreme Court Makes Scary Decision on Halloween
After the Freedom Foundation’s pair of wins at the Washington State Supreme Court this fall, it was disheartening that all nine justices decided to “trick” rather than “treat” us on Halloween with a third.
Lawsuit Shows DSHS Supports the Union More Than It Respects the Law
I was privileged this past week to argue a lawsuit before the Division 2 Court of Appeals in Tacoma over whether the Washington State Department of Health and Social Services’ obvious foot-dragging in response to a valid Freedom Foundation information request violates the state’s Public Records Act and Supreme Court precedent.
Judge Tosses SEIU 775 Motion, Campaign Finance Lawsuit Can Proceed
When union leaders are caught red-handed trying to conceal the extent of their political activity from the public, campaign finance officials and their own dues-paying members, their response typically depends on the size of their liability.
