Gray Matters

Adam White, Jace Lington, and Bennett Nuss reflect on the significant regulatory developments of 2025, focusing on under-reported stories in the administrative state. They discuss the future of the Federal Reserve, the evolving relationships between public and private entities, the impact of repealing disparate impact laws, and the diminishing role of Congress.Notes:Trump Regulatory Policy: 2025 Compendium, Bridget C.E. Dooling, Notice & Comment BlogThe Brave New World of Administrative Law, Adam White and Bennett Nuss, 2024 A Hard Look Podcast

Jace Lington and Bennett Nuss discuss the implications of the Loper Bright decision on administrative law with guest Eli Nachmany. Eli’s forthcoming paper, “Deference Undisturbed,” examines the effects of theLoper Bright decision on prior cases decided under the Chevron framework. They discuss the open legal questions that remain after the end of Chevron, the role of Congress in shaping administrative law, and the future of various deference doctrines.  Notes:Vacatur as Complete Relief, Eli Nachmany, Cato Supreme Court Review Chevron Deference Was Fun While It Lasted, Eugene Scalia, Wall Street Journal 

Jace Lington and Bennett Nuss discuss the implications of the Loper Bright decision on administrative law with guest Eli Nachmany. Eli’s forthcoming paper, “Deference Undisturbed,” examines the effects of theLoper Bright decision on prior cases decided under the Chevron framework. They discuss the open legal questions that remain after the end of Chevron, the role of Congress in shaping administrative law, and the future of various deference doctrines.  Notes:Vacatur as Complete Relief, Eli Nachmany, Cato Supreme Court Review Chevron Deference Was Fun While It Lasted, Eugene Scalia, Wall Street Journal 

Jace Lington chats with Vulcan Technologies CEO Tanner Jones about how his company uses AI to help agencies, lawmakers, and businesses navigate the complex world of administrative law. They discuss whether AI systems will replace the industry and government consultants who usually guide people through the layers of law, regulation, and court precedent that affect our world. Notes:Vulcan Technologies Website Restoring Legislative Authority: A Balanced Approach to Agency Deference, Jonathan Wolfson and Tanner Jones Deference article 

Bennett Nuss chats with New Civil Liberties Alliance Senior Litigation Counsel John Vecchione about the tariff case pending before the Supreme Court, Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump. They discuss the main arguments about the extent of the president’s power over tariff policy and what the court might decide.Notes:Trump’s tariffs are unconstitutional—we’re suing to end them, John J. Vecchione and Andrew J. Morris NCLA’s amicus brief in the Learning Resources case President Donald Trump’s reply brief in the Learning Resources case Prof. Chad Squitieri’s amicus brief in the Learning Resources case Prof. Aditya Bamzai’s amicus brief in the Learning Resources case Adam White at SCOTUSblog on the Learning Resources case