Supplemental Material

Introduction

  • Supplemental materials for Business Law & Ethics Course by Stephen M. Hudspeth at the University of Connecticut School of Business.

  • Contents include topics ranging from legal precedents to employment practices.

Table of Contents

  1. The End of Chevron Deference - Page 2

  2. Employers’ Use of Fake Job Listings - Page 6

  3. How Could Birthright Citizenship End? - Page 8

  4. Trove of Rare Metals in Toxic Waste - Page 10

  5. Sowing Seeds of Quantum Revolution - Page 13

The End of Chevron Deference (Page 2)

  • Supreme Court decision on June 28, 2024, limits federal agency authority.

  • The ruling overturns a precedent from 1984, removing judicial deference to federal agencies in regulatory challenges.

  • Courts will now interpret congressional intent independently.

Impact on Health Care

  • The decision is expected to significantly affect the health care system.

  • Potential litigation increases from drugmakers, hospitals, and others challenging regulations.

  • Agencies like the FDA may become more cautious in regulations due to the ruling.

  • Anticipated rise in legal uncertainty affecting Medicare payment rates and general health care operations.

Consequences of the Ruling

  • Health policy experts suggest a fragmented regulatory environment with varying rules across states.

  • Example: Challenge to FDA's abortion medication decisions.

  • Increased litigation expected over existing regulations, such as preventive health care under the ACA.

  • Regulatory environment described as potentially unstable post-decision.

Employers’ Use of Fake Job Listings (Page 6)

  • Reported rise in fake job postings by companies, with 40% of hiring managers admitting to such practices.

  • Fake job listings complicate job searches and erode trust in employers.

  • Motivations include creating a facade of growth and boosting morale or productivity.

Job Listing Statistics

  • 60% of companies collect resumes for future use without intent to hire.

  • Many hiring managers find such tactics acceptable, claiming positive impacts on workplace morale and revenue.

  • Over 70% of hiring managers believe fake job listings help productivity; however, this can harm the company’s reputation.

Birthright Citizenship Concerns (Page 8)

  • President-elect Trump's intention to end birthright citizenship may face constitutional challenges.

  • Birthright citizenship guaranteed by the 14th Amendment; any reversal would require significant legislative changes.

  • Existing legal experts unanimously assert that an executive order cannot alter Constitutional rights.

Rare Earth Metals in Toxic Waste (Page 10)

  • Research indicates that toxic coal ash could contain substantial rare earth metals essential for clean energy.

  • The study reveals potential for additional domestic sources of rare earth elements without new mining.

  • The extraction process poses environmental challenges but offers promising opportunities for resource recovery.

Quantum Revolution Initiatives (Pages 13-16)

  • Collaboration between UConn and Yale aims to position Connecticut as a quantum technology hub.

  • Research projects funded to tackle industry-specific challenges using quantum science.

  • Focus areas include advanced sensing technology and drug safety through quantum computing.

Conclusion

  • The supplemental materials cover a range of current issues affecting business law and ethics.

  • Topics discussed span legal implications of federal rulings, employment ethics, and innovative research in technology and health.