D.C. Circuit: SEC ALJs violate Appointments Clause
D.C. Circuit · 2026-04-17 · Remanded · Impact: 85/100
John Doe v. SEC, decided by D.C. Circuit on April 17, 2026, resulted in a remanded outcome. The case concerns whether the SEC's use of its in-house administrative law judges (ALJs) to adjudicate enfor...
D.C. Circuit Affirms SEC ALJ Appointment Constitutionality
D.C. Circuit · 2025-05-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Casey Nelson v. SEC (PUBLIC REISSUED OPINION), decided by D.C. Circuit on May 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns whether the SEC's administrative law judges (ALJs) are co...