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The Public’s Role in Administrative Law

The Public’s Role in Administrative Law

Public participation in the rulemaking process serves a vital role in improving the law.

Autonomous Vehicle Bill Leaves Safety Gaps

Autonomous Vehicle Bill Leaves Safety Gaps

House bill on autonomous vehicles restricts state policies that could improve safety.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Court upholds Seattle “use of force” rule, Sierra Club sues EPA for withholding information, and more…

The Case for Regulating Tax Return Preparers

The Case for Regulating Tax Return Preparers

Researchers insist that tax return preparers should be required to demonstrate competency.

Navigating Sales Taxes in Online Markets

Navigating Sales Taxes in Online Markets

States reconsider traditional sales tax requirements for e-commerce retailers.

Regulating the Family by Regulating Labor

Regulating the Family by Regulating Labor

Scholar argues that U.S. labor regulation historically has been grounded in gendered assumptions about families.

The Legal Risks of Regulating Climate Change at the Subnational Level

The Legal Risks of Regulating Climate Change at the Subnational Level

State and local regulators will face challenges in trying to pick up the slack after a federal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Supreme Court says the travel ban can prevent certain refugees from entering the U.S., Senator Bernie Sanders introduces a health care bill, and more…

Broadening Access to Postsecondary Education

Broadening Access to Postsecondary Education

A recent New York City initiative attempts to remove barriers to higher education.

President Trump’s Regulatory Agenda

President Trump’s Regulatory Agenda

PPR panel discussion analyzes the Trump Administration’s regulatory goals and its likelihood of achieving them.

Let the Carbon Auctioneer Beware

Let the Carbon Auctioneer Beware

Study shows that carbon-trading programs may produce less revenue in concentrated markets.

The CFPB’s Final Arbitration Rule Run Amok

The CFPB’s Final Arbitration Rule Run Amok

New rule will raise costs, harming businesses, consumers, and the court system.