The Clean Power Plan Is not Without Precedent
Environmental experts argue that precedent supports contested features of EPA’s major climate change rule.
Week in Review
TSCA overhaul passes the Senate, a challenge to agency rulemaking power passes the House, and more…
New Toxic Chemical Legislation Fails on Federalism
Scholar argues that bill aimed at strengthening safety of chemicals runs afoul of principle of precautionary federalism.
Can Securities Regulation Stymie Conflict in Africa?
Challenges loom concerning the implementation of a Dodd-Frank provision requiring companies to disclose source minerals from war-torn regions.
How Business-Based Standards Can Support Human Rights
When promulgating human rights rules for businesses, specific is better.
Congress Enacts Infrastructure Reform, but Implementation Lags
Transportation bill aims to bring change and certainty to the implementation of major infrastructure projects.
Week in Review
The CFPB proposed a payday loan rule, the Supreme Court ruled against the Army Corps, and more…
Cleaner Clothes Coming to Europe
A recent European Union regulation bans dangerous chemicals in imported apparel.
Is Quantified Cost-Benefit Analysis a Requirement for Rulemaking?
Administrative law expert explores whether agencies must always use numbers to justify new rules.
What Should Regulators Do About Pilot Depression?
A French agency’s report on the Germanwings accident reassesses the balance between medical privacy and public safety.
First-ever Incentive Auction Finally Begins
FCC launches complex process to reallocate airwaves for broadcasters and wireless companies.
Week in Review
The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on executive overreach in federal regulations, Senator Mike Lee introduced the Regulatory Budget Act, and more…