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Chevron deference is gone. What does that mean for trucking? Informative article from Jeremy Wolfe at FleetOwner which includes insightful analysis from Prasad Sharma at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and who also serves as TCA's General Counsel. “Some have argued it’s not a big deal because courts have been working to interpret statutes to find there is no ambiguity in the first instance (in which case, Chevron did not apply)" says Sharma. “However, it’s a longstanding precedent that was largely followed by the lower courts, so it is a big deal. It will shift power from agencies to the judiciary and heighten the importance of Congress legislating with clarity to address issues that arise in the modern world.” Read the full article at link. https://lnkd.in/et2TN-Fv

Supreme Court ruling may make it easier for us all. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine has far-reaching implications for federal regulations. This ruling curtails the power of federal agencies to interpret the laws they administer. Examples of how this could impact the supply chain: Non-compete agreements in employment will be enforceable. Previously, the administration wanted to do away with all non-competes Mandatory reporting like those proposed for Scope 3 emissions. The Federal Trade Commission has mandated many time-consuming reports — these should now be considered on hold. Fuel efficiency mandates are a question mark. Will these still be enforced for trucks? Stay tuned, as this is still evolving. ACT Research reports: New orders for heavy-duty trucks in North America in June, down 12% from June last year and off 37% from May. #supplychain #logistics

Supreme Court ruling may make it easier for us all. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine has far-reaching implications for federal regulations. This ruling curtails the power of federal agencies to interpret the laws they administer. Examples of how this could impact the supply chain: Non-compete agreements in employment will be enforceable. Previously, the administration wanted to do away with all non-competes Mandatory reporting like those proposed for Scope 3 emissions. The Federal Trade Commission has mandated many time-consuming reports — these should now be considered on hold. Fuel efficiency mandates are a question mark. Will these still be enforced for trucks? Stay tuned, as this is still evolving. ACT Research reports: New orders for heavy-duty trucks in North America in June, down 12% from June last year and off 37% from May. #supplychain #logistics

My Digital Business Card: https://lnkd.in/eXfA98DA You may think congressional laws dominate our lives, but in reality, especially for businesses, the rules passed by these executive agencies govern our lives and businesses and the way we legally do business. One recent example is the banning of the use of noncompete agreements.

Here's a concise summary of SCOTUS' Chevron deference ruling...

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Supreme Court Ruling: New Challenges by Freight Carriers? The recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine marks a significant shift for the freight industry. By eliminating the long-standing deference to federal agencies, freight carriers now have greater power to challenge regulatory interpretations directly. This ruling could lead to increased scrutiny of regulations affecting all freight modes, from operations to climate policies. While this empowers carriers to have a stronger voice, it also raises concerns about potential litigation overload. https://lnkd.in/gFfZu49c

For anyone who keeps hearing "Chevron" in the legal news, but has no idea what that means, our Litigation team leader, Craig Leslie, put together a thoughtful piece explaining the two recent Supreme Court decisions that brought that name back to the public's eye. Essentially, these cases walk back decades of precedent that afforded federal agencies deference in interpreting their own--usually highly industry-specific--regulations. Craig's article includes some examples of decisions that have relied on Chevron in the past, and some possible ways this sea change may impact your industry/business/practice area. I highly recommend reviewing it, and reaching out to your attorney if you have questions.

California has decided to use consumer protection law to attempt to seize profits from five fossil fuel companies. This is part of a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips, and the American Petroleum Institute accusing them of deceiving the public over their role in climate change. Yesterday, Rob Bonta (Attorney General) invoked a new state law allowing to target company profits that can be identified from the violation of advertising and consumer protection laws. "The complaint alleges that the companies have known since at least the 1960s that the burning of fossil fuels would warm the planet and change our climate, and yet those companies denied and sowed artificial doubt about climate science in their public statements and marketing." Big Oil increasingly faces legal pushback in the U.S. - last week, Vermont issued a new law that directly orders fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damages... times are changing. == Press Release by Attorney General: https://lnkd.in/dbun-HR3 #climatechange, #fossilfuels, #sustainability

ALERT: The End of Chevron Deference and a Monumental Shift in the Regulatory Power of Administrative Agencies At the end of an already impactful term, The Supreme Court of the United States issued a pair of decisions that overturned 40 years of precedent concerning the authority delegated to federal agencies and created new opportunities to challenge even long-established agency interpretations of statutes. The full import of these decisions will play out in the federal courts in the coming months and years, but it is already apparent that individuals and businesses impacted by federal agency action have new opportunities to challenge those actions. Read more about the anticipated impacts due to the end of the Chevron deference in our latest Litigation client alert written by Craig Leslie. https://lnkd.in/eDppqt_X