Trusts & Estates
Loper Bright and the Demise of Chevron Deference: A Game Changer for Federal Agency Power?
On June 28, 2024, in the Loper Bright decision, the United States Supreme Court overturned the long-standing doctrine of Chevron deference. Chevron deference refers to the doctrine of judicial deference to agency interpretations of the statutes those agencies administer (even when a court interprets the statute differently). Chevron deference had been the standard since 1984.
The overruling of Chevron potentially has seismic ripple effects that are likely to be felt across all areas of law. To read the full thought paper, fill out the form.
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