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US Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference Doctrine in Loper Bright Enterprises., Inc. v. Raimondo
On June 28, 2024, in a 6-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court overturned its opinion in Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. NRDC, 467 U.S. 837 (1984). Under the Chevron framework, a court defers to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes, as long as the judge finds the interpretation to be...
On June 28, 2024, in a 6-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court overturned its opinion in Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. NRDC, 467 U.S. 837 (1984). Under the Chevron framework, a court defers to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes, as long as the judge finds the interpretation to be...
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The U.S. Supreme Court Overturns the 9th Circuit Injunction Against Grants Pass’ Camping Regulations
On Friday, June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its highly anticipated decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, et al. (USSC No. 23-175.) (“Grants Pass”). In a 6 to 3 decision, the Court held that Grants Pass’ generally applicable...
On Friday, June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its highly anticipated decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, et al. (USSC No. 23-175.) (“Grants Pass”). In a 6 to 3 decision, the Court held that Grants Pass’ generally applicable...
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Takings Clause Applies to Development Impact Fees
The United States Supreme Court issued a ruling in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado (U.S. Supreme Court, No. 22-1074) on Friday, April 12, 2024. The Court’s ruling subjects Development Impact Fees (DIF) adopted by cities and other local agencies to the...
The United States Supreme Court issued a ruling in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado (U.S. Supreme Court, No. 22-1074) on Friday, April 12, 2024. The Court’s ruling subjects Development Impact Fees (DIF) adopted by cities and other local agencies to the...
EPA Approves National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for Six PFAS Chemicals
On April 8, 2024, the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances. On April 10, 2024, the EPA announced that the NPDWR for...
On April 8, 2024, the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances. On April 10, 2024, the EPA announced that the NPDWR for...
Supreme Court to Consider Case on Homeless
On Friday, January 12, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to hear the appeal of the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Johnson, et al. v. City of Grants Pass. (USSC No. 23-175.) (“Grants Pass”) which re-affirmed and expanded the Ninth Circuit’s 2019...
On Friday, January 12, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to hear the appeal of the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Johnson, et al. v. City of Grants Pass. (USSC No. 23-175.) (“Grants Pass”) which re-affirmed and expanded the Ninth Circuit’s 2019...