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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.

Week in Review

Week in Review

U.S. House representative calls for tighter restrictions on recreational drones, the FTC coordinates with other agency investigations of Volkswagen, and more…

How Should the Federal Government Fight Fires?

How Should the Federal Government Fight Fires?

Despite improvements, agencies should develop consistent policies.

Congressional Productivity’s Impact on Regulatory Agendas

Congressional Productivity’s Impact on Regulatory Agendas

Scholar examines how high- and low-productivity in Congress shapes regulators’ ability to implement statutes.

Finding Common Ground on the Impacts of Air Pollution Regulation

Finding Common Ground on the Impacts of Air Pollution Regulation

New study suggests some of the debate over environmental regulation stems from data differences.

Many Railroads Will Not Have Required Safety Technology by Deadline

Many Railroads Will Not Have Required Safety Technology by Deadline

Auditor outlines problems and gives guidance to rail regulator over delays with positive train control.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Hillary Clinton proposes financial sector regulations, the White House announces that sustainability will not be a factor in the 2015 dietary guidelines, and more…