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World’s largest oil companies have made $281bn profit since invasion of Ukraine

Global Witness says the five ‘super-majors’ are the ‘main winners of the war’ while many struggle to heat their homes

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024

Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise After January Retail Sales Data

The main indexes closed higher Thursday even as data showed retail sales unexpectedly fell last month.

Kiplinger · Feb 15, 2024

Oil and Gas Donations Shifting Away From Republicans in New Mexico

Contributions rise for Democrats as Legislature debates industry regulation.

Capital & Main · Feb 15, 2024

Prof. Thomas Merrill on "The Chevron Argument: Ambiguity Versus Delegation"

I'm delighted to pass along this item from Prof. Thomas Merrill (Columbia), whom readers might remember as a guest-blogger from a couple of years ago, and who is the author of The Chevron Doctrine: Its Rise, and Fall, and the Future of the Administrative State (2022): Last week, the Supreme…

Reason · Jan 25, 2024

High Court, High Stakes for Cybersecurity

Episode 488 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

Reason · Jan 23, 2024

Will Sanctions Easing Reboot Venezuela's Oil Industry?

On paper, the easing of US oil sanctions against Venezuela should allow its battered economy to once again profit from a resource it has more of than any country in the world.

International Business Times · Jan 22, 2024

SCOTUS hears oral argument in challenge to Chevron deference

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Ballotpedia · Jan 19, 2024

SCOTUS hears oral argument in challenge to Chevron deference

The United States Supreme Court on January 17, 2024, heard oral argument in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce—two consolidated cases challenging an agency’s interpretation of a federal fishery law that could affect future applications of Chevron deference by the federal courts. 

Ballotpedia · Jan 19, 2024

Supreme Court tackles case potentially impacting federal agency regulations

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the Chevron deference, a precedent that gives federal agencies leeway in crafting regulations. The case involves ...

Top News · Jan 18, 2024

US Supreme Court Appears Inclined To Rein In Federal Agencies

The conservative-leaning US Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared inclined to weaken the power of federal agencies, which regulate myriad issues affecting the everyday lives of Americans -- from consumer safety to air pollution.

International Business Times · Jan 17, 2024