Federal Circuit's Rule 36 Affirmances: A Concerning Trend in Light of Loper Bright
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The Federal Circuit's R.36 practice has attracted substantial criticism for its reliance on no-opinion judgments, prioritizing expediency while neglecting transparency in the judicial process.
In Converter Manufacturing, LLC v. Tekni-Plex, Inc., the en banc petition sheds new light on the conflict between judicial efficiency and the constitutional responsibility of courts to review agency actions independently, as emphasized in the Supreme Court's ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo.
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