Supreme Court allows late lawsuits against federal regulations

Supreme Court Allows Late Lawsuits Against Federal Regulations

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a North Dakota truck stop, allowing new, broad challenges to regulations long after they take effect. This decision is the third blow to federal agencies in a week and could lead to a surge in lawsuits against government regulations.

Key Points

- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Corner Post, a truck stop that challenged a regulation on debit card swipe fees that was upheld by the federal appeals court in Washington 10 years ago. - The Court held that the six-year deadline for lawsuits over the regulation did not begin to run for Corner Post until it started accepting debit cards when it opened for business in 2018. - This decision means that businesses and individuals who missed the deadline to challenge a regulation may now have a new opportunity to do so.

Implications of the Ruling

The Supreme Court's decision has broad implications for federal agencies and the regulations they issue.

Challenges to Agencies

- The decision opens the door to new, broad challenges to regulations long after they take effect. - This could lead to a surge in lawsuits against government agencies, as businesses and individuals seek to challenge regulations that they believe are harmful.

Uncertainty for Agencies

- The decision creates uncertainty for agencies, as they may now have to defend regulations that were previously considered settled. - This could slow down the regulatory process and make it more difficult for agencies to implement and enforce new regulations.

Impact on Businesses

- The decision could benefit businesses who have been harmed by regulations but missed the deadline to challenge them. - It could also lead to increased litigation costs for businesses, as they may now have to defend against lawsuits challenging regulations that they rely on. Additional Information - [Supreme Court Ruling on Late Lawsuits Against Federal Regulations](https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/21-1044_h5ci.pdf) - [Analysis of the Supreme Court Ruling on Late Lawsuits Against Federal Regulations](https://www.lawfareblog.com/supreme-court-allows-late-lawsuits-against-federal-regulations) - [Impact of the Supreme Court Ruling on Late Lawsuits Against Federal Regulations](https://www.npr.org/2024/07/02/1280850792/supreme-court-federal-regulations-late-lawsuits)