All Essays

Measuring the Obama Administration’s Historic Midnight Surge

Measuring the Obama Administration’s Historic Midnight Surge

Scholars model the impact of regulations issued in the final months of the Obama Administration.

Writing the Rules of Football

Writing the Rules of Football

Yale Law Professor explores the rulemaking power wielded by associations like the National Football League.

Securing Safe Housing for Domestic Violence Survivors

Securing Safe Housing for Domestic Violence Survivors

A new rule prohibits evicting survivors of domestic violence for reporting their abuse.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Trump nominates Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, Congress uses the Congressional Review Act, and more…

What if Dodd-Frank is Built on Faulty Assumptions?

What if Dodd-Frank is Built on Faulty Assumptions?

Duke Law Professor argues for a new regulatory paradigm.

The Public Interest in Public Securities Settlements

The Public Interest in Public Securities Settlements

Legal scholar argues SEC settlements after Dodd-Frank create potential costs for defendants and the public.

Why We Need Encryption Now More Than Ever

Why We Need Encryption Now More Than Ever

Encryption should be seen not only as an essential consumer protection tool, but also as an essential national security tool.

The Future of Occupational Licensing Reform

The Future of Occupational Licensing Reform

There has been a massive expansion in the analysis and reform of occupational licensing—a trend to be viewed with dismay.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Trump issues executive orders on the Affordable Care Act and immigration, signs memoranda promoting the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, and more…

Can Canada School Trump on Regulatory Reform?

Can Canada School Trump on Regulatory Reform?

As Trump takes aim at regulation, Canada’s experience with regulatory budgeting offers a possible template.

The Administrative Hurdles of Traveling to Cuba

The Administrative Hurdles of Traveling to Cuba

The window for travel to Cuba may be narrowing.

Unraveling Trump’s “Two-for-One” Regulatory Reform Plan

Unraveling Trump’s “Two-for-One” Regulatory Reform Plan

Scholar considers how costs and benefits might be calculated under a regulatory offsets system.