Regulations and Government
Legal Expert: Chevron Rule Brings 'Enormous Implications' for Industry
Jetlaw's Mentzer sees more legal challenges, slower regulation with Supreme Court decision
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The June 28 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Chevron doctrine providing legal deference to federal agencies likely will generate more court challenges and slow certain regulatory initiatives, a leading aviation attorney said. Matt Mentzer, a partner who leads the tax practice for the aviation law firm Jetlaw, said he expects that courts will still weigh agency expertise in legal challenges. Even so, he added, the Supreme Court decision “has enormous implications for the aviation industry.”

The FAA told AIN that it was unsure how it would affect regulations or any potential legal challenges, and industry associations are watching closely for potential ramifications.

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