Administrative Law

Environment

Gundy v. U.S.: Will the Supreme Court revitalize the nondelegation doctrine?

Trish McCubbin

The U.S. Supreme Court case Gundy v. U.S. involves the nondelegation doctrine; the Court’s decision may have implications for environmental, energy, and natural resources law.

Patents

Introduction to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

By David P. Ruschke and Christopher M. Kaiser

Administrative patent judges describe the processes and procedures the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) uses to resolve the thousands of cases before it each year.

Courts & Judiciary

Sexual Harassment and the Bench

By Nancy Gertner

Gertner reflects on gender inequality in the legal field as a young woman lawyer swearing off plans to have a family to remain credible among her male counterparts. She goes on to consider sexual harassment in the workplace, explaining that the judiciary is unique due to its male-dominated power structure and requirements of confidentiality.

New edition of ABA book helps lawyers master criminal law from investigation to post-conviction

CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2018 — The American Bar Association recently released a new book, “Developments in Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice 2017,” which keeps lawyers and scholars up to date on the past year’s most important cases. Editor Robert A. Divis has gathered chapters from distinguished contributors to create the comprehensive guidebook of 2017’s crucial legislation.