Regulatory and Legal Reform
Unnecessary regulations and excessive red tape prevent us from reaching new levels of achievement and make it harder for small businesses to compete. We need regulatory and legal reforms that unleash our industry and supports the work of men and women nationwide.
Supreme Court Decision is Game-Changing Transformation for Legal and Regulatory Landscape for Manufacturers
Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Supreme Court overruled the Chevron doctrine—a requirement that federal courts defer to an administrative agency’s interpretation of an ambiguous statute—that had proven unworkable and incoherent. “The legal and regulatory landscape has transformed in the blink of an eye. Manufacturers will not waste a moment in seizing this opportunity—an …
Manufacturers Victorious Over SEC in Fifth Circuit Proxy Firm Case
Decision confirms that federal agencies are bound by the rule of law, even as administrations change
Washington, D.C.–Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in the National Association of Manufacturers’ favor in NAM v. SEC, overturning the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rescission of critical provisions of its 2020 proxy advisory firm rule. NAM Chief Legal Officer Linda Kelly released the following statement on the ruling: “This decision …
Manufacturers Challenge Infeasible, Costly Water Standard
The NAM Legal Center and ACC File Suit to Block the Rule
Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Association of Manufacturers, joined by the American Chemistry Council,
