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
Eligible borrowers unaware of student loan repayment and forgiveness options.
Fighting over Front Yards
California lawmakers endorse statewide approach to regulating drought-resistant “lawns.”
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”
Regulators must master the human side of regulation to achieve excellence.
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
Report commissioned by Alberta Energy Regulator defines 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
Class-action lawsuits filed against ridesharing companies over alleged misclassification of worker’s employment status.
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
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
Legal scholar believes that declaratory orders can improve the value of agency advice.