On June 28, 2024, in a 6-3 decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, a decades-old precedent that largely pressed federal courts to defer to federal agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes under their jurisdiction. The opportunities, the challenges, and the uncertainty will grow for a long time before the dust settles from Loper Bright. In every interaction with the federal government, it is now necessary to do a fresh assessment of just how much discretionary authority the agency actually has. Read the full publication here for details on the implications of this decision, which merit ongoing attention and preparation for a changed environment.
