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Do Occupational Licenses Keep Consumers Safer?

Do Occupational Licenses Keep Consumers Safer?

Recently released White House report criticizes the rise of occupational licenses, suggests improvements.

The Benefits of Agency Engagement with Constitutional Interpretation

The Benefits of Agency Engagement with Constitutional Interpretation

Scholar argues courts should embrace agencies’ role in adapting the Constitution to present-day society.

Taxing Fringe Benefits

Taxing Fringe Benefits

Law and economics professor examines how to tax fringe benefits most efficiently.

The Need for Federal Oversight of Tax Preparers

The Need for Federal Oversight of Tax Preparers

As court strikes down IRS tax preparer regulations, a scholar argues for a legislative fix.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Obama announces efforts to fight climate change, the SEC approves a rule on executive pay transparency, and more…

Challenges to Country-of-Origin Food Labels

Challenges to Country-of-Origin Food Labels

House passes bill to repeal mandatory country-of-origin labels on meat products.

A Resource List on NHTSA Fines, Recalls, and Reform

A Resource List on NHTSA Fines, Recalls, and Reform

RegBlog’s go-to source for learning more about recent auto safety concerns.

Reforming Automobile Defects Investigations

Reforming Automobile Defects Investigations

After the federal auto safety agency missed GM’s switch problem, the DOT calls for change.

A Guide to Recent Automotive Industry Fines and Recalls

A Guide to Recent Automotive Industry Fines and Recalls

A decade of missed opportunities has led to increased enforcement and calls for change.

Getting Defective Vehicles Off the Road

Getting Defective Vehicles Off the Road

In this three-part series, Eric Schlabs examines recent vehicle recalls and what they reveal about federal oversight of automobile safety.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The House passes the REINS Act requiring Congressional approval of major regulations, the FWS investigates the alleged killing of a lion by a trophy hunter, and more…

What Makes a “Best-in-Class” Regulator?

What Makes a “Best-in-Class” Regulator?

The Penn Program on Regulation asks stakeholders what they think makes for an excellent regulator.