L-R: Ben Fabens-Lassen, Ilana Eisenstein, Peter Karanjia and Samantha Chaifetz of DLA Piper. Courtesy photos Why Now Might Be a Great Time to Sue the Government
While many of the court's opinions will have major implications for Americans, it is the court's crackdown on the power of government regulators that may have the most profound effect of all.
November 06, 2024 at 02:09 PM
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The U.S. Supreme Court concluded a momentous term in June, resolving hot-button cases involving gun rights, election law, social media platforms and presidential immunity—just to name a few. While many of the court's opinions will have major implications for Americans, it is the court's crackdown on the power of government regulators that may have the most profound effect of all. Last term's rulings left federal agencies in a weaker position than at any time in the last 50 years.
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