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Financial Self-Determination for Native Nations

Financial Self-Determination for Native Nations

A Supreme Court decision enhances Native Nations’ self-determination by requiring the federal government to reimburse certain healthcare costs.

After Cargill, ATF’s Legal Woes Are Likely to Continues

After Cargill, ATF’s Legal Woes Are Likely to Continues

A recent Supreme Court decision affects ATF’s efforts to redefine gun regulations.

The Court Reaffirms that Agencies Cannot Rewrite Laws

The Court Reaffirms that Agencies Cannot Rewrite Laws

New limits on ATF’s ability to expand statutory scope by redefining key terms may have broader implications.

Cargill and the Regulatory Time Gap

Cargill and the Regulatory Time Gap

The time elapsed since the passage of an authorizing statute may influence how the Court views new regulations.

Bissonnette and the Future of Federal Arbitration

Bissonnette and the Future of Federal Arbitration

The Court delivers a victory for truck-drivers and other transportation workers.

A Unanimous Court Sides with the NRA in Free Speech Case

A Unanimous Court Sides with the NRA in Free Speech Case

The Court condemned regulator pressure to cut ties with the gun industry to mitigate financial risk.

An Elephant Giving Birth to a Mouse

An Elephant Giving Birth to a Mouse

The Court stayed the “good neighbor” provision of the Clean Air Act in Ohio v. Environmental Protection Agency.

Keeping Space Clean

Keeping Space Clean

Scholars discuss regulatory methods to reduce threats posed by satellite debris.

Legislative Exactions

Legislative Exactions

The Court unanimously agrees that the Nollan/Dolan test applies to administrative and legislative exactions.

Access Barriers Remain After Abortion Pill Decision

Access Barriers Remain After Abortion Pill Decision

The Court rejected a challenge to FDA approval of mifepristone, but other obstacles could still impede access.

Lowering the Bar for Employees with Title VII Discrimination Claims

Lowering the Bar for Employees with Title VII Discrimination Claims

Employees need not show “significant” harm to sustain discrimination claims.

Why the Court’s CFPB Decision Is Correct and Important

Why the Court’s CFPB Decision Is Correct and Important

The Supreme Court upholds the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.