Loper Bright Takes to Sea

Maritime attorneys Sean Pribyl and Allison Skopec co-authored with public policy attorney Joel Roberson an article published in Maritime Reporter & Engineering News examining the impact of two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on the maritime sector. Their analysis focuses on Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Corner Post v. Board of Governors, which effectively ended the Chevron doctrine that granted courts expanded authority to review agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. The authors highlight how this shift could significantly affect key maritime regulations, including the Jones Act and environmental protection laws, potentially leading to new legal challenges and interpretations within the industry.

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Holland & Knight announced the formation of its Chevron Deference Working Team in advance of the U.S. Supreme Court's June 28, 2024, Loper decision, which overturned the Chevron deference doctrine and will lead to a period of regulatory changes and potential legal challenges for some time.