Week in Review
The FDA and DOT take steps to regulate electronic cigarettes, twenty-four states challenge the EPA’s Clean Power Plan, and more…
Scholar Faults State Efforts to Regulate Police Drones
Scholar argues that better state laws would accommodate privacy concerns and encourage police efficiency.
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.