Top Saturday Seminars of 2024

The Regulatory Review is pleased to highlight its top Saturday Seminars of 2024 authored by members of The Review’s staff. The Saturday Seminar is a weekly feature that aims to put into written form the kind of content that would be conveyed in a live seminar involving regulatory experts. Each week, The Regulatory Review publishes a brief overview of a selected regulatory topic and then distills recent research and scholarly writing on that topic. The seminar pieces listed below, are selected for this list based on the number of page views during the past 12 months, are arranged below in alphabetical order by title.

Betting on Improvements to Sports Gambling Regulations

February 24, 2024 | Alyson Diaz, Korinne Dunn, and Saba Mengesha

Scholars recommend regulations to address the risks associated with sports gambling legalization.

Decreasing Distracted Driving Danger

September 28, 2024 | Karson Taylor, Mikaela Wells, and Cross Conrad

Scholars and practitioners explore solutions to the safety risk of distracted driving.

Editing the Human Genome

June 1, 2024 | Gloria Lyu and Matthew Spero

Scholars assess global regulatory practices concerning human genome editing.

Election Security and Misinformation Regulation

October 19, 2024 | Matthew Spero, Connor Henderson, and Gloria Lyu

Scholars discuss legal solutions and limits for targeting election misinformation.

The Equal Rights Amendment’s Path Forward

November 9, 2024 | Karson Taylor, Mikaela Wells, and Cross Conrad

Experts consider obstacles to the ERA’s ratification and propose paths forward.

The Future of Mining in Outer Space

October 12, 2024 | Cross Conrad, Karson Taylor, and Mikaela Wells

Scholars discuss potential solutions to fill the gaps in the regulatory framework governing space mining.

The Growing Crisis of Maternity Care Deserts

August 3, 2024 | Mikaela Wells, Cross Conrad, and Karson Taylor

Scholars, politicians, and advocates expose maternal health care disparities and propose regulatory solutions.

Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Benefits Programs

March 16, 2024 | Narintohn Luangrath, Korinne Dunn, and Saba Mengesha

Scholars explore how barriers to public benefits impact noncitizens’ well-being.

International Approaches to Surrogacy Regulation

March 2, 2024 | Julia Englebert, Carson Turner, and Narintohn Luangrath

Scholars discuss the interests and priorities motivating global surrogacy regulations.

Is It Time to End Animal Testing?

January 13, 2024 | Alyson Diaz, Korinne Dunn, and Saba Mengesha

Scholars recommend regulators promote alternatives to experiments conducted on animals.

Moving in Without Marriage

March 30, 2024 | Korinne Dunn, Saba Mengesha, and Narintohn Luangrath

Scholars debate the proper status of cohabiting partners under family law.

Navigating Foreign Investments in U.S. Real Estate

August 31, 2024 | Cross Conrad, Karson Taylor, and Mikaela Wells

Scholars discuss regulatory methods to reduce threats posed by foreign investment in domestic realty.

Navigating Genetic Data Privacy and Law Enforcement Access

October 5, 2024 | Gloria Lyu, Matthew Spero, and Connor Henderson

Scholars discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding genetic data privacy.

Navigating Global Trade in the 21st Century

November 30, 2024 | Matthew Spero, Gloria Lyu, and Connor Henderson

Scholars propose WTO reforms to address growing U.S.—China economic tensions.

The Past, Present, and Future of EMTALA

September 14, 2024 | Mikaela Wells, Cross Conrad, and Karson Taylor

Scholars discuss federal emergency medical statute’s effects on physicians and argue for its continued use.

Powering Up U.S. Nuclear Energy

November 2, 2024 | Connor Henderson, Matthew Spero, and Gloria Lyu

Scholars discuss the role of nuclear power in the United States’ clean energy transition.

Preventing Payola in the Music Industry

July 6, 2024 | Karson Taylor, Cross Conrad, and Mikaela Wells

Scholars discuss the practice of payola in the music industry and reforms to promote fairness for artists.

Protecting Against Sexual Violence Linked to Deepfake Technology

April 13, 2024 | Saba Mengesha, Alyson Diaz, and Korinne Dunn

Scholars and researchers navigate the evolving challenges posed by deepfake technology.

Reforming Donor-Advised Funds

April 20, 2024 | Saba Mengesha, Korinne Dunn, and Narintohn Luangrath

Practitioners and scholars navigate the evolving challenges posed by donor-advised funds.

Regulating the Right to Vote

October 26, 2024 | Mikaela Wells, Cross Conrad, and Karson Taylor

Scholars discuss issues affecting the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

Regulating Weight-Loss Drugs and Supplements

November 16, 2024 | Gloria Lyu, Matthew Spero, and Connor Henderson

Scholars discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding GLP-1 drugs and dietary supplements.

Removing America’s Aging Dams

September 21, 2024 | Connor Henderson, Matthew Spero, and Gloria Lyu

Scholars discuss the growing rate of dam removal in the United States.

The Rise of AI and Technology in Immigration Enforcement

March 23, 2024 | Saba Mengesha, Korinne Dunn, and Narintohn Luangrath

Scholars explore how technological advancements impact immigrants’ privacy rights.

Unboxing Counterfeit Luxury Goods in International Trade

August 17, 2024 | Karson Taylor, Mikaela Wells, and Cross Conrad

Scholars and policymakers explore solutions to the harms posed by counterfeit products.

Weighing the Environmental Impacts of Deep-Sea Mining

November 23, 2024 | Cross Conrad, Karson Taylor, and Mikaela Wells

Scholars evaluate the impact and efficacy of deep-sea mining regulations.