After Robb’s Ouster, Employers Fight NLRB’s Case Prosecution

Employers are raising broad legal challenges in National Labor Relations Board cases based on their contention that the Biden administration lacked the legal authority to fire Peter Robb, the agency’s Trump-era general counsel.

A shipping firm and a Las Vegas casino recently argued that ongoing unfair labor practice cases against them should be dismissed because of Robb’s ouster. Food wholesaling giant United Natural Foods Inc.—represented by a former Republican NLRB chairman—also cited the termination when disputing an order that delayed a hearing.

Board watchers expected employers to argue that new complaints issued by Robb’s successor, acting General Counsel ...