Topic: an agency is obligated to follow precedent, and if it choos… · Go Syfert
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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 8 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from M.M. & P. Maritime Advancement, Training, Education & Safety Program (Mates) v. Department Of Commerce.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 M.M. & P. Maritime Advancement, Training, Education & Safety Program (Mates) v. Department Of Commerce Anchor
cafc · 1984
green “an agency is obligated to follow precedent, and if it chooses to change, it must explain why.” 4
2 Cinsa, S.A. de C.V. v. United States
cit · 1997
green “commerce can reach different determinations in separate administrative reviews but it must employ the same methodology or give reasons for changing its practice.” 4

A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.

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