Explore 3 court opinions on Principal Vs Inferior Officers. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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D.C. Circuit: SEC ALJs violate Appointments Clause
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...
First Circuit Upholds SEC Subpoena Enforcement
SEC v. Veldhuis, decided by First Circuit on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's decision, holding that the SEC's administrative sub...
SEC ALJs are Principal Officers, Violating Appointments Clause
SEC v. Sargent, decided by First Circuit on February 13, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's decision, holding that the SEC's administrative law judges (...