Western States Petroleum Association v. Board of Equalization

Determining the Validity of Regulations Under the Administrative Procedure Act

November 1, 2021 2:30 amOctober 31, 2021 7:33 pm

The judicial branch in California has the ultimate say over the validity of regulations that are promulgated by the executive branch’s agencies. How do state courts consider the validity of regulations? As an initial matter, in assessing the validity of...

Economic Impact Analysis Under the APA

October 25, 2021 2:27 amOctober 24, 2021 6:38 pm

As part of California’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA), executive branch agencies that promulgate regulations are required to conduct an economic impact analysis. What is that analysis and how have the courts interpreted agency actions to comply with this statutory mandate?...