Following the election wins we reported on in November 2024, state and local bans on the use of natural gas remain a highly litigated issue across the country. In this alert, we cover two recent cases dealing with local and...more
4/11/2025
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Constitutional Challenges ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) ,
Judicial Authority ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Preemption ,
State and Local Government ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Utilities Sector
In a landmark ruling on 28 June 2024, the US Supreme Court expressly overruled the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine with its decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, eliminating the requirement that courts defer to...more
11/13/2024
/ Administrative Agencies ,
Administrative Authority ,
Chevron Deference ,
Government Agencies ,
Judicial Authority ,
Judicial Review ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
Public Policy ,
Regulatory Authority ,
SCOTUS ,
Statutory Interpretation
In its last opinion of this term, the US Supreme Court in Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System significantly extended the timeframe in which courts can review certain current and future regulations....more
7/16/2024
/ Administrative Agencies ,
Administrative Authority ,
Administrative Procedure Act ,
Chevron Deference ,
Chevron v NRDC ,
Corner Post Inc v Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ,
Government Agencies ,
Judicial Authority ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
Regulatory Authority ,
SCOTUS ,
Statutory Interpretation
In a landmark ruling with far-reaching consequences for federal agencies and the regulated community, the Supreme Court overturned the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine. Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, decided on June 28,...more