U.S. business interests are hoping the Supreme Court in the coming weeks will overturn a legal doctrine established four decades ago that has bolstered the federal government’s position in thousands of legal battles concerning regulatory actions.
The doctrine, known as Chevron deference, calls for judges to defer to federal agency interpretations of U.S. laws that are deemed to be ambiguous. The doctrine, among the most important principles in administrative law, is opposed by conservatives and business interests but supported by liberals who favor robust corporate regulation.
The justices heard arguments in the case on Jan. 17 and a ruling is expected by the end of June. Many legal scholars forecast that the court will end the doctrine. Here’s a look at what’s at stake.
Hunter Biden, his wife Melissa Cohen Biden and U.S. first lady Jill Biden, June 11, 2024. REUTERS/Hannah Beier
President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden was convicted by a jury of lying about his drug use toillegally buy a gun, making him the first child of a sitting U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika set no date for sentencing but said it would usually be within 120 days, which would place it no later than about a month before the Nov. 5 presidential election.
Hunter Biden, 54, lightly nodded his head after the verdict was read but otherwise showed little reaction. He then patted his lawyer Abbe Lowell on the back and hugged another member of his legal team. Lowell said in a statement they would “vigorously pursue all the legal challenges available to Hunter.” Hunter Biden still faces a separate tax case in California.
