article thumbnail

So long, Chevron?: How a Group of New England Fishermen Challenged the Longstanding Chevron Approach.

The Barrister

Here, federal court defers to the administrative agency’s permissible construction of the statute. [5] Factual Background Loper and Relentless challenged the applicability of Chevron in a case surrounding enforcement of federal observers on commercial fishing vessels. Relentless and Loper Cases A.

Court 40
article thumbnail

Justia Legal Resources: Employment Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Federal law requires a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, unless an employee is “exempt” under the law, but some states have a higher minimum wage. Although federal law does not require an employer to provide meal breaks to employees, some states require meal breaks. What’s the Minimum Wage Where I Live?

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Animal Testing Laws

The Barrister

The Animal Welfare Act (AWA), enacted in 1966, is the only Federal law that regulates the treatment of animals in research facilities. In the 12th century, physicians practiced experimental surgical procedures on animals before applying them to human patients.

Law 52
article thumbnail

Best law books: the ultimate reading list for legal professionals

Simple Legal

Indiana University’s Law School Survey of Student Engagement found that students spend an average of 18.6 hours a week reading for class, and the American Bar Association notes that typical lawyers spend 17% of their workday on legal research. government played in keeping America segregated.