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Reducing Unregulated Transfers of Child Custody

Reducing Unregulated Transfers of Child Custody

Federal audit report highlights need for states to track and prevent unregulated adoptions.

Better Notification Needed for Student Loan Relief Programs

Better Notification Needed for Student Loan Relief Programs

Eligible borrowers unaware of student loan repayment and forgiveness options.

Fighting over Front Yards

Fighting over Front Yards

California lawmakers endorse statewide approach to regulating drought-resistant “lawns.”

Week in Review

Week in Review

The FAA and DOT announce registration requirements for recreational drone operators, presidential candidate proposes curtailing fracking regulations, and more…

Regulatory Excellence as “People Excellence”

Regulatory Excellence as “People Excellence”

Regulators must master the human side of regulation to achieve excellence.

The Regulatory Excellence Molecule

The Regulatory Excellence Molecule

Professor Cary Coglianese identifies the key elements of regulatory excellence.

Penn Program on Regulation Issues Final Report of Best–in-Class Regulator Initiative

Penn Program on Regulation Issues Final Report of Best–in-Class Regulator Initiative

Report commissioned by Alberta Energy Regulator defines regulatory excellence.

A Framework for Regulatory Excellence

A Framework for Regulatory Excellence

The Regulatory Review highlights the release of the PPR Best-in-Class Regulator Initiative’s final report.

Uber, Lyft, and the Employment Battle

Uber, Lyft, and the Employment Battle

Class-action lawsuits filed against ridesharing companies over alleged misclassification of worker’s employment status.

When Politicians Are Not Experts, Agencies Step In

When Politicians Are Not Experts, Agencies Step In

ACUS report addresses best practices for agency involvement in drafting legislation.

Coglianese and PPR Receive Award for New Work on Codes and Standards

Coglianese and PPR Receive Award for New Work on Codes and Standards

National Institute of Standards and Technology awards $160,000 to study codes and standards in public policy and legal education.

Increasing Agency Use of Declaratory Orders

Increasing Agency Use of Declaratory Orders

Legal scholar believes that declaratory orders can improve the value of agency advice.