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Miscarriage of Justice

Miscarriage of Justice

Legislators must come together to protect pregnant patients who miscarry.

Biden Administration Introduces New Rule Intended to Curb Obesity

Biden Administration Introduces New Rule Intended to Curb Obesity

New Rule Seeks to Expand Medicare and Medicaid Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs.

Will Trump 2.0 Deregulate More than Trump 1.0?

Will Trump 2.0 Deregulate More than Trump 1.0?

The incoming Trump Administration again promises massive deregulation, but it remains to be seen how much can realistically be rolled back.

Protecting Climate Legislation Through Issue Linkage

Protecting Climate Legislation Through Issue Linkage

Research shows that linking climate issues with other legislative priorities increases congressional support.

International Solutions to Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

International Solutions to Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

Scholars propose regulatory solutions for preventing new forms of gender-based violence.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a constitutional challenge concerning health insurance, President Biden issues an order establishing an AI infrastructure framework, and more…

Applying Antitrust to Discriminatory State Monopolies

Applying Antitrust to Discriminatory State Monopolies

Scholars argue that antitrust law can be used to scrutinize state monopoly power and advance equality.

When Money Talks, Agencies Listen

When Money Talks, Agencies Listen

Scholars discuss how wealthy interest groups influence agency rulemaking.

Defining Discrimination in Health Care

Defining Discrimination in Health Care

The future of gender-affirming care may turn on the definition of “sex discrimination” in the Affordable Care Act.

FDA’s “Belt and Suspenders” Approach to Mifepristone Approval

FDA’s “Belt and Suspenders” Approach to Mifepristone Approval

Political pressure and wary regulators shaped FDA’s mifepristone approval in 2000.

Harnessing Clean Energy for Grid Reliability

Harnessing Clean Energy for Grid Reliability

Shelley Welton discusses how a comprehensive regulatory strategy for electric grid reliability can facilitate a transition to clean energy.

The Human Right to Water

The Human Right to Water

Scholars propose legal frameworks to enshrine water as a human right.