What does a legal column have to do with Humpty Dumpty or the zombie apocalypse? The answer lies in the Supreme Court’s Kisor v. Wilkie decision, which could change the way courts (including the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission) decide what regulations really mean.

The case was about whether and how courts defer to an agency’s interpretation of its own regulations. What will it mean for MSHA’s authority and future challenges to MSHA citations? In a recent column in Rock Products magazine, we walk through the recent decision and how it may impact MSHA (plus what it’s got to do with zombies and Humpty Dumpty).

Read the full article in Rock Products here.

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Photo of Erik Dullea Erik Dullea

A member of Husch Blackwell’s Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation team, Erik focuses on administrative/regulatory law, with an emphasis on heavily regulated industries and government contractors. He represents mine operators in MSHA enforcement actions, energy and industrial companies in OSHA enforcement actions, and advises…

A member of Husch Blackwell’s Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation team, Erik focuses on administrative/regulatory law, with an emphasis on heavily regulated industries and government contractors. He represents mine operators in MSHA enforcement actions, energy and industrial companies in OSHA enforcement actions, and advises airlines and their pilots challenging FAA and DOT enforcement actions. Erik advises government contractors on transactional matters, bid protests and civil litigation. He holds an active security clearance and has 20 years of experience in the aviation industry as both a Navy pilot and a commercial pilot. Erik is a co-chair of Husch Blackwell’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems practice group.

Photo of Mark Savit Mark Savit

An award-winning attorney, Mark’s legal prowess is matched only by his knowledge of the mining business. He has built a successful career representing clients in the energy and natural resources industry, specifically in regard to mining safety and environmental issues.