March 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. PDT
Virtual via Zoom
Should surf instructors, dog trainers, or junk haulers really need government permission just to do their jobs?
Across the country, people who are ready and able to serve their communities are being turned away. Often, it’s not because their work is unsafe or unwanted, but because the law says they cannot operate. Exclusionary regulations raise fundamental questions about who is allowed to meet public needs—and why opportunity is so often limited by permission requirements rather than performance. On March 19, PLF client Jake Molieri will discuss his experience fighting restrictions on his rattlesnake-avoidance dog training business and what it reveals about who gets to serve the public. Jake will be joined by a panel of legal experts to discuss similar restrictive regulations in communities across the country.
Why should the government be the only provider of public services? Why should entrepreneurs like Jake be shut out from serving the community? Through real-world examples, this virtual panel will explore whether these laws truly protect the public—or instead stifle competition and opportunity.
The discussion will be livestreamed on Zoom, and all who RSVP will receive a recording following the event.
