regulatory overreach

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Remedies for Capricious Government Actions

Legal Remedies for Arbitrary and Capricious Agency Actions

Administrative Law, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Federal Law, Government Relations, Legal Commentary, Legal Procedures, Regulatory Compliance / Jack Gilbert

Courts can set aside an agency action as “arbitrary and capricious” under the APA’s 5 U.S.C. § 706(2)(A) standard. Review focuses on whether the agency considered relevant factors and explained its decision with record evidence. This article covers the test, common grounds for reversal, and practical steps for challenging agency conduct. When government agencies overstep […]

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How to challenge agency rulemaking as arbitrary and capricious

Under the APA, courts will set aside an agency rule as “arbitrary and capricious” if the agency failed to give a reasoned explanation or ignored key evidence in the record. A successful challenge typically shows the rule conflicts with the statute, relies on improper factors, or fails to address important comments. This article explains the