Ogletree Deakins Podcasts

Ogletree Deakins Podcasts


Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region: The DOJ’s New Position on ALJs—What Employers Need to Know

March 25, 2025

In this episode of our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, shareholders John Surma (Houston) and Frank Davis (Dallas) discuss the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent statement concluding that the removal restrictions for administrative law judges (ALJs) are unconstitutional. Frank and John explore the implications of this decision for employers, particularly those facing OSHA citations, and examine its broader impact on the evolving legal landscape of OSH Act enforcement.