Listen "Tom Lee on Invalidation of Chevron Deference"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group’s podcast All Things Investigation. In this podcast, host Tom Fox welcomes back Tom Lee to take a deep dive in the Supreme Court’s invalidation of the Chevron deference and what it means going forward.
In this episode, special counsel Tom Lee joins the podcast to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision in the Loper Bright case, which overruled the long-standing Chevron deference. Lee explains the implications of this ruling on how courts interpret ambiguous statutory terms and provides insights into the decision’s grounding in the Administrative Procedure Act rather than the Constitution. He also discusses the potential impact on past cases decided under Chevron, future regulatory challenges, and the strategic considerations for companies navigating the new legal landscape. Throughout, Lee offers a thorough analysis of the evolving legal environment and its consequences for administrative law.
Key Highlights
Overview of the Loper Case and Chevron Deference
Supreme Court’s Decision and Its Implications
Consequences of Overruling Chevron Deference
Future Challenges and Legal Strategies
Administrative Procedures Act and Its Impact
Resources:
Hughes Hubbard & Reed website
Thomas Lee
HHR Client Alert-Litigation After the Demise of Chevron Deference
In this episode, special counsel Tom Lee joins the podcast to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision in the Loper Bright case, which overruled the long-standing Chevron deference. Lee explains the implications of this ruling on how courts interpret ambiguous statutory terms and provides insights into the decision’s grounding in the Administrative Procedure Act rather than the Constitution. He also discusses the potential impact on past cases decided under Chevron, future regulatory challenges, and the strategic considerations for companies navigating the new legal landscape. Throughout, Lee offers a thorough analysis of the evolving legal environment and its consequences for administrative law.
Key Highlights
Overview of the Loper Case and Chevron Deference
Supreme Court’s Decision and Its Implications
Consequences of Overruling Chevron Deference
Future Challenges and Legal Strategies
Administrative Procedures Act and Its Impact
Resources:
Hughes Hubbard & Reed website
Thomas Lee
HHR Client Alert-Litigation After the Demise of Chevron Deference
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