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Circuit court interpretations: Analyzing arbitrary and capricious rulings

The APA’s “arbitrary and capricious” standard appears in 5 U.S.C. § 706(2)(A) and requires agencies to show a reasoned explanation grounded in the record. Circuit courts apply it by checking whether the agency considered relevant factors and explained departures from prior policy without ignoring key evidence. This article compares major circuit approaches and what they […]

Arbitrary and capricious vs. substantial evidence: Key differences explained

Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Court Decision, Federal Law, Government Relations, Judicial Review, Legal Commentary, Legal Liability, Legal Procedures, Regulatory Compliance / Jack Gilbert

The key difference is that “arbitrary and capricious” is a deferential reasoned-decisionmaking check, while “substantial evidence” requires enough record support that a reasonable mind could accept. Arbitrary-and-capricious review focuses on the agency’s explanation; substantial-evidence review focuses on evidentiary support in the administrative record. This article explains when each standard applies and how courts evaluate agency

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