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Today, in its decision on Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimando, the United States Supreme Court overturned the case of Chevron v. NRDC, from 1984, one of the most cited and relied-upon cases in our legal system.   Abigail Jones, PennFuture's Vice President of Legal and Policy, has this to say about the decision:    "Chevron has stood for the foundational idea that certain issues are technical, nuanced, and require high levels of expertise that are beyond the knowledge of an individual judge. The Supreme Court today dismissed that bedrock principle, instead choosing a path where decisions that center on the valuable input of scientists, doctors, and people who are experts in their fields can be ignored.    The stated goal of the challengers in this case was to weaken agency regulations that protect Americans' health and safety. While this decision, like many from the Supreme Court, attempts to sound reasonable and focused on only the business of the courts in reviewing agency regulations, the real-world impacts of this decision will be far-reaching, and will result in harm to our communities, especially those most at risk, and our environment." https://lnkd.in/esZKEfi2

On January 17, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in two blockbuster cases (Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce) concerning whether to overturn the case Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, which held that courts should defer to an agency’s reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous statute. This Chevron doctrine gives agencies broad and often effectively unchecked power to interpret Congressional statutes and issue regulations. If Chevron is overturned, the ruling will have broad ripple effects across the federal government and potentially open up new avenues toward challenging federal agency action. NPGA’s legal team will continue to monitor these and other cases challenging agency actions. A decision in Loper and Relentless will likely come at the end of June 2024. Questions? Contact Director of Regulatory Affairs and Associate General Counsel Kate Gaziano. #propane #energyforeveryone

At the tail end of the 2023-24 term, the Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decisions in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce – by a 6-3 vote, the Court ended the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine. The Court’s decision is likely to have outsized effects in several key areas, each of which involves critical new agency rules of the Biden Administration. This decision, in conjunction with others, will have a significant effect on Executive Branch lawmaking and the regulatory landscape.   In this client alert, we highlight key impacts of the reversal on agencies and executive departments: https://lnkd.in/g9H7wFVX   Authors: Michelle Kallen and Anand Viswanathan #SupremeCourt #SOTUS #Chevron #ChevronDeference

On January 17, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in two blockbuster cases (Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce) concerning whether to overturn the case Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, which held that courts should defer to an agency’s reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous statute. This Chevron doctrine gives agencies broad and often effectively unchecked power to interpret Congressional statutes and issue regulations. If Chevron is overturned, the ruling will have broad ripple effects across the federal government and potentially open up new avenues toward challenging federal agency action. NPGA’s legal team will continue to monitor these and other cases challenging agency actions. A decision in Loper and Relentless will likely come at the end of June 2024. Questions? Contact Director of Regulatory Affairs and Associate General Counsel Kate Gaziano. #propane #energyforeveryone

Is so-called "Chevron Deference" on the chopping block? 2 cases before the #supremecourt will be heard on Wednesday that could reshape regulatory power by limiting or reversing the influential 1984 case of Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. The 1984 Chevron decision stands for the proposition that judges should defer to federal agency interpretations of any ambiguities in the laws they are charged to implement, so long as such interpretations are "reasonable" under the circumstances. Some legal observers have long argued that Chevron Deference has led to unreasonable overreach by federal agencies and that #congress alone should fill in the gaps in #legislation #federallaw The Wall Street Journal has gone so far as to editorialize that this "judicial doctrine has become a license for regulators to grab power from Congress." #regulatorycompliance #regulators The cases are Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc., v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Dept. of Commerce.

Mehdi Sinaki has provided his take on the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn the Chevron deference doctrine in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. This landmark ruling marks a significant shift in administrative law, compelling federal agencies like the Fair Housing Finance Agency to provide more precise justifications for regulatory actions. Mehdi's article published by Law360 explores the implications of Loper Bright, the challenges and opportunities that arise from the opinion, and what lies ahead in a world where policymakers are desperately seeking a balance between regulatory oversight driven by financial stability and innovation. Read Mehdi’s insights here: https://lnkd.in/g9qfGNYc #ChevronDeference #LegalInsight #RegulatoryLaw

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has overturned the longstanding precedent set by Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. In a 6-3 ruling in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Court declared that courts may no longer defer to an agency's interpretation of the law simply because a statute is ambiguous. This decision marks a significant shift in administrative law, moving away from the deference traditionally granted to federal agencies under the Chevron doctrine established in 1984. The overturning of Chevron represents a pivotal moment in the interpretation and application of regulatory statutes, emphasizing the judiciary's role in safeguarding the rule of law. #ButlerSnow #GovCon #SupremeCourt #ChevronDoctrine #AdministrativeLaw #RegulatoryCompliance https://lnkd.in/eT4eB3kk

The federal courts deference to government agencies expertise and discretion (called Chevron deference) may well be at an end. Wednesday's oral arguments on January 17, 2024, before the United States Supreme Court in Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce appear to signal that Chevron may well be on the chopping block. To learn more, read our latest #LegalAlert authored by Brett Johnson, Ryan Hogan, and Savannah Wix. https://bit.ly/493Ujbp #ChevronDeference #AdministrativeLaw #SpecialLitigationandCompliance

On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court made a significant decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. This ruling overturned the longstanding Chevron deference doctrine concerning the review of agency action. Attached are copies of the Court's decision and concurring and dissenting opinions. #SupremeCourt #LegalUpdate #administrativelaw #adminlaw #chevron #FAA #DOT

https://bit.ly/4bPtf0f 🚨 New Resource Kit: Navigating the Post-Chevron Era 🚨 The Supreme Court's ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturned the long-standing Chevron doctrine, ending judicial deference to federal agencies' interpretations of ambiguous laws. This comprehensive resource kit provides practical guidance on the decision's impact across practice areas, including: 📝 Overview and key takeaways 📚 Industry-specific analysis 💡 Expert insights and strategic considerations 📋 Checklists and best practices Access this must-have resource now to stay ahead in the post-Chevron landscape. Share your thoughts below. #ChevronDoctrine #AdministrativeLaw #RegulatoryCompliance #SupremeCourt