Top Saturday Seminars of 2023

The Regulatory Review highlights our most popular “Saturday Seminars” of 2023.

The Regulatory Review is pleased to highlight our top 25 “Saturday Seminars” of 2023 authored by members of our staff. These pieces, selected for this list based on the number of page views during the past 12 months, are arranged below in chronological order.


Regulating the Metaverse

January 7, 2023 | Elizabeth Yin, Mary Moynihan, and Alexandra Walsh

In this week’s Saturday Seminar, experts propose methods for regulating the metaverse.


(Un)Equal Pay for Equal Work

January 14, 2023 | Caroline Hackley, Anilya Krishnan, and Katie Cohen

Scholars examine regulatory approaches to achieving pay equity.


Tailor-Made Fashion Regulation

January 21, 2023 | Mary Moynihan, Alexandra Walsh, and Elizabeth Yin

Scholars address a growing “trend” of design piracy within the fashion industry.


Regulating ESG Disclosure

January 28, 2023 | Anilya Krishnan, Katie Cohen, and Caroline Hackley

Experts explore the evolving sphere of ESG regulation in light of greater calls for corporate accountability.


Is It Time to Suspend School Suspensions?

February 4, 2023 | Alexandra Walsh, Elizabeth Yin, and Mary Moynihan

Scholars reflect on school discipline’s inequitable impact.


The Borders of the U.S. Health Care System

February 11, 2023 | Katie Cohen, Caroline Hackley, and Anilya Krishnan

Scholars explore regulatory reforms to expand noncitizens’ access to health care.


Hey Siri, Are You Regulated?

February 18, 2023 | Elizabeth Yin, Mary Moynihan, and Alexandra Walsh

In this week’s Saturday Seminar, experts propose ways to regulate voice-activated technology and protect consumer privacy.


Underrepresented, Overmedicated, and Misdiagnosed

February 25, 2023 | Anilya Krishnan, Katie Cohen, and Caroline Hackley

Experts contend that FDA clinical trials fail to ensure adequate consideration of women’s health needs.


Should Regulators Have a Chat With ChatGPT?

March 18, 2023 | Elizabeth Yin, Caroline Hackley, and Alexandra Walsh

Scholars evaluate proposed frameworks for regulating ChatGPT and other generative AI.


Reviewing the Regulation of Fake Reviews

April 1, 2023 | Caroline Hackley, Alexandra Walsh, and Elizabeth Yin

Experts examine consumer protection regulations to prevent fake online reviews.


Are Child Labor Protections Working?

June 3, 2023 | Korinne Dunn, Saba Mengesha, and Alyson Diaz

Scholars debate making changes to child labor regulations to improve protection of youth.


Asylum After Title 42

June 10, 2023 | Narintohn Luangrath, Julia Englebert, and Carson Turner

Scholars evaluate the legacy of Title 42 and discuss the future of U.S. asylum policy.


Regulating Housing Appraisal Bias

June 17, 2023 | Saba Mengesha, Alyson Diaz, and Korinne Dunn

Scholars recommend policies to close valuation gaps and bias in home appraisals.


The Pervasive Problem of Forever Chemicals

June 24, 2023 | Carson Turner, Julia Englebert, and Narintohn Luangrath

Experts discuss challenges in regulating PFAS chemicals and suggest opportunities for finding solutions.


Seeking Suggestions on Noise Pollution

July 15, 2023 | Korinne Dunn, Saba Mengesha, and Alyson Diaz

Scholars recommend policies to address the harms of excessive noise.


Racial Disparities in School Discipline

July 29, 2023| Saba Mengesha, Alyson Diaz, and Korinne Dunn

Experts recommend further action to confront racial discrimination in school discipline.


The Next Generation of Space Regulation

August 19, 2023 | Carson Turner, Julia Englebert, and Narintohn Luangrath

Scholars explain how the commercial space age creates demands for regulatory reform.


Medical Debt Collection

September 2, 2023 | Julia Englebert, Narintohn Luangrath, and Carson Turner

Experts discuss how regulators can protect consumers from aggressive collection practices.


Freedom and Fairness in the Gig Economy

September 30, 2023 | Carson Turner, Julia Englebert, and Narintohn Luangrath

The regulatory fight over gig worker classification enters a new phase.


Can Emotional Support Animals Be Service Animals?

October 7, 2023 | Alyson Diaz, Korinne Dunn, and Saba Mengesha

Scholars discuss how individuals experiencing mental health issues should access emotional support animals.


Ensuring Education Is Worth the Cost

October 14, 2023 | Julia Englebert, Narintohn Luangrath, and Carson Turner

Regulatory efforts to help students identify cost-effective education programs meet mixed responses.


Reforming U.S. Visa Programs for Foreign Workers

October 28, 2023 | Narintohn Luangrath, Carson Turner, and Julia Englebert

U.S. immigration agency proposes new rule to address problems with temporary work visas.


The Future of Title IX Regulation

November 4, 2023 | Saba Mengesha, Alyson Diaz, and Korinne Dunn

Experts recommend various reforms of Title IX regulations to protect against harassment of students.


Erroneous Legal Advice as a Corporate Asset

November 25, 2023 | Julia Englebert, Carson Turner, and Narintohn Luangrath

Scholars discuss the promises and pitfalls of corporate lawyers’ gatekeeping function.


Restructuring Bankruptcy Law

December 2, 2023 | Korinne Dunn, Saba Mengesha, and Alyson Diaz

Scholars debate amending bankruptcy law to benefit consumers.


This page is part of a six-part series, entitled The 2023 Regulatory Year In Review.