Trump's Push to Deregulate Faces Challenges in Post-Chevron Era

Rich Gold, leader of the firm's Public Policy & Regulation Group, was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article about President-Elect Donald Trump's return to office and his expected approach to federal regulations and administrative actions. Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings, particularly the overturning of the Chevron deference doctrine, have altered the landscape for executive actions and may subject Trump's regulatory changes to increased legal scrutiny. Mr. Gold commented on how the decision could affect the feasibility of the incoming administration's plans.

"Loper Bright doesn't care whether you're a Democratic administration or a Republican administration," he said, adding that the key issue will be whether a judge determines an agency's interpretation aligns with Congressional intent or exceeds its statutory authority.

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