Courthouse Steps Decision Webinar: United States v. Arthrex

This Federalist Society Teleforum podcast discusses the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Arthrex. The podcast features a moderator, Kristen Osenga, and two panelists, Greg Dolin and Dmitry Karshtedt, who dissect the four opinions within the ruling, focusing on the Appointments Clause of the Constitution and its implications for the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). They analyze whether PTAB judges are principal or inferior officers, the remedy proposed by the Supreme Court, and the potential effects on administrative law and other agencies, including the Board of Contract Appeals. The discussion also covers the role of the Director of the Patent Office and the broader implications for the administrative state, judicial deference, and the balance between political accountability and independence within agencies.