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Nathan Leamer: Future of Regulatory Regime in Balance
Regardless of which party wins in November, the Loper Bright legal change will have lasting effects.
The Chevron Doctrine is a judicial canon stemming from the Supreme Court's 1984 Chevron v. National Resources Defense Council decision. It was overturned by Loper Bright v. Raimondo in 2024.
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Regardless of which party wins in November, the Loper Bright legal change will have lasting effects.
Chevron Doctrine
Chevron required judges to defer to agencies like the FCC in interpreting ambiguous laws.
Chevron Doctrine
Legal challenges put USF and FCC powers at risk.
DC Circuit
Justice says the Chevron Doctrine distorted separation of powers.
Eighth Circuit
ISP Lawyer Says ‘Disparate Impact’ Standard Never Authorized by Congress
Regulation
Congress likely needs to be 'very explicit in its delegation to agencies,' Khan said.
Chevron Doctrine
'After years of confusion and uncertainty, the Supreme Court overruled Chevron, restoring integrity, transparency, and constitutional adherence to the federal judiciary,' Crapo said.
Net Neutrality
The longtime Net Neutrality foe filed a joint resolution to nullify the FCC’s new regulations.
Chevron Doctrine
'The Supreme Court’s overturning of Chevron undermines our government’s ability to promote worker safety, ensure clean air and water, and protect consumers,' said Sen. Warren.
Communications Act.
'It is solely the Supreme Court’s prerogative to reconsider or overrule its own precedents,' FCC says.
Chevron Doctrine
Republican lawmakers have opposed many Biden administration telecom policies.
E-Rate
ISPs are concerned E-Rate funded Wi-Fi hotspots will be used for social media.
Sixth Circuit
FCC wants Sixth Circuit to reject ISPs' attempt to block net neutrality rules.
FCC
Potentially fiery hearing slated for July 9.
Sixth Circuit
Ahead of a stay ruling, Sixth Circuit asks for briefs on impact of the demise of the Chevron Doctrine.
Eighth Circuit
The decision could have a big impact on two pending cases involving the Federal Communications Commission, including net neutrality.