America’s Supreme Court is leaning towards shifting the balance of power among the three branches of the federal government in their favor. The court recently heard cases involving fishermen objecting to regulations requiring them to pay hefty fees for monitors. These regulations were issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service and were supported by two circuit courts of appeal. However, the Supreme Court seems ready to overturn the precedent that allows agencies to regulate in line with their understanding of the statute. This could potentially give judges more control over regulators in various sectors. For more details, you can read the full article from The Economist.
