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Seismic change is coming for the Federal Government. Earlier this year, the United States Supreme Court delivered a one-two punch to administrative agencies. In Loper-Bright, the Court did away with the so-called “Chevron deference” doctrine that made it difficult for the public to challenge federal regulations. This decision built on the Supreme Court’s earlier decision in Corner Post, which allows individuals who are newly impacted by federal regulations to challenge them, regardless of how many years have passed since they were originally enacted.
And now, with the 2024 elections behind us, we can expect renewed challenge to federal regulations and administrative actions from inside the executive branch. New agency heads, coupled with scrutiny from the new Department of Governmental Oversight and Efficiency, may lead to a radical overhaul of many regulatory schemes.
During the webinar, we discussed:
- What was Chevron deference and why was it important?
- What are the new Loper-Bright principles and how are they being applied in the lower courts?
- Will the Supreme Court be receptive to challenges to broad agency actions under the Major Questions Doctrine?
- What does the new cabinet mean for aviation, and how much power do longtime civil service employees have?
- What will the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) mean for upcoming major rulemaking?