Law in the Headlines: Exploring Current Legal Controversies, with Leora Harpaz
Law in the Headlines: Exploring Current Legal Controversies, with Leora Harpaz
February 1, 2024 @ 10:30-11:45am
Leora will begin by discussing two cases that give the Supreme Court the opportunity to further restrict the power of federal administrative agencies by overruling the Chevron deference doctrine. The doctrine requires federal courts to defer to a federal agency’s reasonable interpretation of ambiguous language in a federal statute that delegates authority to the agency. It has important implications for the role of government agencies. She will then review several free speech cases on the Court’s docket, including a case claiming that a New York State official violated the First Amendment rights of the National Rifle Association by attempting to convince banks and insurance companies not to do business with the group because of its views. Leora welcomes your suggestions for other subjects you’d like to hear about. Please use the following link if you would like to make suggestions for topics you would like covered in upcoming classes: