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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has overruled the Chevron doctrine, significantly shifting the landscape of administrative law. The decision means courts will no longer defer to federal agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes, potentially leading to increased litigation and regulatory uncertainty. You can read the full summary by authors Christopher Marelich and Kathryn Oehlschlager here: https://bit.ly/45Q4waJ #SupremeCourt #ChevronDoctrine #AdministrativeLaw #RegulatoryAffairs #LegalUpdate

The Supreme Court's decision on the Chevron doctrine is a major shift in administrative law. This ruling limits federal agencies' power to interpret ambiguous statutes, potentially reshaping how regulations are made and enforced. Watch our video for a breakdown of what this means for the government, businesses, and you. #ChevronRuling #SupremeCourt

CLIENT ALERT: On January 17, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases involving challenges to the scope of the Chevron deference doctrine, a fundamental aspect affecting the balance of power between the judiciary and regulatory agencies. These presiding signaled a willingness to limit or dispose of the doctrine, resulting in an immediate impact on federally regulated industries and businesses’ efforts to comply with federal law. A comprehensive analysis of the Chevron deference doctrine and the potential implications of the Supreme Court's ruling here: https://lnkd.in/g8chbxvr #KutakRock #IntellectualProperty #antitrust

On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled the Chevron doctrine with its decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. This landmark ruling changes how courts interpret statutes that federal agencies administer. Our latest update authored by Mark Bernstein explains what this means for regulatory practices and the potential impacts on future legal interpretations. #RegulatoryLaw #LegalUpdate https://lnkd.in/g2n8EhTi

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court made a significant ruling on Chevron deference, a doctrine that has shaped administrative law for almost four decades. This decision reduces the power of federal agencies to interpret the laws they regulate, shifting that authority to the Courts. #SupremeCourt #AdministrativeLaw #LegalUpdate

Chevron deference is a legal principle where courts defer to a federal agency's interpretation of a law it enforces if that interpretation is reasonable and the law itself is unclear. This approach, established in 1984, affects the balance of power between courts and agencies. Could the recent Supreme Court ruling overturning the Chevron deference spark more litigation over regulations and rattle lawmaking procedures in Congress? CQ and Roll Call explain the implications. https://bit.ly/3zsP20w

The end of Chevron deference will be a sea change for those of us who practice in administrative law, most notably in litigation challenging administrative agency action, including the actions of the Federal Election Commission -- lawyers and their clients across the political and ideological spectrum will be adapting to this new legal terrain in the months and years ahead:

Check out this seminar from my Quarles colleague, which will explore the impact of the recent decisions on court review of federal agency regulations and decisions. #Chevron #law

The National Law Review reports on reactions by Congress and policy advocates on the U.S. Supreme Court’s elimination of Chevron deference, citing #NFIB’s letter to the Administration: "...pause all current rulemakings and stop new rules from taking effect until there is a thorough legal review of each agency’s constitutional and statutory authority to regulate in the way it proposes.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ec6RxX2a

I invite you to join a webinar on Monday, July 1, 2024, where my partners will be presenting on today's Supreme Court decision overturning the Chevron ruling. This webinar is crucial for any business affected by federal regulations. Stay informed and mark your calendars for this important event! #SupremeCourt #Webinar #BusinessRegulations