Supreme Court Expands Business Rights to Challenge Federal Agencies
TL;DR
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that Big Tobacco companies can choose which judges hear their challenges to FDA tobacco regulations, making it easier for them to select courts favorable to their interests, especially benefiting cases in the conservative Fifth Circuit. This decision expands the ability of tobacco companies and related retailers to challenge regulations, potentially undermining congressional intent and affecting future litigation strategies.
- Supreme Court Lets Big Tobacco Pick The Judges Hearing Their Cases HuffPost
- Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 20 (closed) SCOTUSblog
- Supreme Court allows vape companies to pick courts to hear challenges The Washington Post
- Supreme Court rules against FDA, EPA The Hill
- Supreme Court expands opportunity for businesses to challenge fed agency decisions Washington Times
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