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Agencies Propose Rule to Bolster Protections for Human Research Subjects

Agencies Propose Rule to Bolster Protections for Human Research Subjects

Rule would address concerns that medical information can be used for unauthorized purposes.

Climate Change Regulations for the 21st Century

Climate Change Regulations for the 21st Century

A recent PPR seminar explored environmental policies based on innovation and results.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Obama issues a statement addressing concerns about national security threats, the RISC publishes the fall Unified Agenda, and more…

Black Friday Flourishes as Blue Laws Fade

Black Friday Flourishes as Blue Laws Fade

Sales encroach on Thanksgiving Day festivities as moral laws restricting holiday retail sales disappear.

Price Manipulation Charges Trigger Expanded Investigation into Precious Metals Trading

Price Manipulation Charges Trigger Expanded Investigation into Precious Metals Trading

Regulators around the world investigate allegations that some banks artificially adjust precious metals prices.

How Academics Can Improve Regulatory Inspections

How Academics Can Improve Regulatory Inspections

Workshop shares research findings to advance agency compliance and enforcement practices.

Can Food Safety Regulations Lead to Environmental Harm?

Can Food Safety Regulations Lead to Environmental Harm?

Scholar argues that new food safety regime sacrifices environmental well-being.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The French government tightens security ahead of Paris’ climate change conference, U.S. Senators urge President Obama to stamp out mandatory arbitration clauses, and more…

Fifth Circuit Panel Blocks Immigration Program

Fifth Circuit Panel Blocks Immigration Program

Court holds that Obama Administration plan to allow up to 4 million illegal immigrants to work legally in U.S. violates administrative law.

Daily Fantasy Sports Companies Take a Hit

Daily Fantasy Sports Companies Take a Hit

New York Attorney General issues a letter ordering two major fantasy sports websites to cease all online bets with New York residents.

FCC Takes Aim at Robocalls

FCC Takes Aim at Robocalls

Agency announces release of consumer data in latest effort to combat auto-dialed telemarketing calls.

Volcker Alliance Presents Reform Priorities

Volcker Alliance Presents Reform Priorities

At Penn panel discussion, former Fed chair’s group urges further financial regulatory reform.