The Supreme Court invalidates recess appointments, the Tenth Circuit rules against Utah’s ban on same-sex marriage, and more…
- The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated several recess appointments made by President Obama.
- The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against a Utah ban on same-sex marriage.
- The Supreme Court upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, but placed some limits on how EPA exercises that power.
- The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Executive Branch’s Tax Court as constitutional, finding that it does not violate separation of powers.
- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a ruling permitting two companies to ship lightly processed crude oil abroad, potentially opening the door for more U.S. oil exports.
- A U.S. District Court judge in Oregon ruled that the process behind No Fly List is unconstitutional and in need of reform.
- The U.S. Department of Education proposed a rule that would require universities to compile data on domestic violence and sexual assaults.
- The Supreme Court issued a decision that may restrict some investors’ ability to form class actions in securities fraud cases.
- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a new rule for rental assistance to low-income people.
- The Department of Education issued a proposal rule to redefine the term “reservation” for the American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services program.
- The Office of Personnel Management issued a proposal to redefine “spouse” under the Family and Medical Leave Act as a result of the Supreme Court striking down the Defense of Marriage Act.
