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Chevron Deference and the Future of Environmental Regulation after Loper Bright and Relentless

Jun 28, 2024 | ALI CLE, Environmental Law

Chevron Deference and the Future of Environmental Regulation after Loper Bright and Relentless - presented by ALI CLE and ACOEL - July 9, 2024 - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern - John C. Cruden, Kirti Datla, Sanne H. Knudsen, David Fotouhi

Chevron Deference and the Future of Environmental Regulation after Loper Bright and Relentless is live via webcast on July 9, 2024.

On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered its much-anticipated decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless v. U.S. Department of Commerce, holding that the Administrative Procedure Act does not allow courts to defer to an agency interpretation of the law when an underlying statute is ambiguous.

This opinion overturns the 40-year old Chevron deference doctrine – a staple of administrative law and practice – and may dramatically impact the future ability of government agencies to set and enforce environmental regulations.

Interested in learning more? Check out ALI CLE’s upcoming program, CERCLA, RCRA, and PFAS Update: Recent Litigation and Regulatory Developments, live via webcast on August 1, 2024.

Watch this breaking news webcast, jointly organized by ALI CLE and the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL), for an expert take on the future of Chevron deference as panelists offer their perspectives on these hot-off-the-press cases and how they impact the future of environmental law and regulation.

Featuring speakers from academia, an environmental NGO, and the private sector (with significant prior governmental experience at both the EPA and DOJ), this program will provide an engaging and balanced discussion that explores:

  • The arguments raised, including in the amicus briefs
  • The Court’s majority, concurring, and dissenting opinion
  • The potential impact of this decision on environmental law and regulation
  • The interplay in the broader context of administrative law and other takeaways

Join us as our panel of leading environmental and appellate lawyers delves into the details and implications of these tandem cases.

Register now and be among the first to gain expert perspectives on this landmark decision for environmental practice!

Join us in Washington, D.C., for ALI CLE’s upcoming program, Clean Water Act 2024: Law and Regulation. Attend in-person or live via webcast on October 17-18, 2024. Learn more about the program and stay in touch for program updates here!

Stay tuned for our upcoming program, Environmental Law 2025, either in person or via live webcast on February 20-21, 2025! To stay connected and get the latest updates for this program, click here.

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