The recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court is a significant win for small businesses across the country, affirming their right to challenge government regulations they deem excessively harmful. In a decision handed down on June 20, 2025, the Court reversed a controversial ruling from the D.C. Circuit Court that had imposed stricter standing requirements for indirectly regulated entities when contesting federal actions.
This decision has immediate implications for countless small business owners who may find themselves adversely affected by the regulatory actions of agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The case in question, Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency, centered around waivers under the Clean Air Act, a potential source of confusion for businesses navigating a complex regulatory landscape.
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