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The Regulatory System May Not Be Ready for Synthetic Organisms

The Regulatory System May Not Be Ready for Synthetic Organisms

As researchers develop organisms that fuel your car, scholars warn that current regulations are not adequate.

Bringing Transparency Back to U.S. Food Law

Bringing Transparency Back to U.S. Food Law

Scholar argues that the food regulatory scheme is not doing enough in the name of transparency.

Could Student-Athletes at Public Universities Unionize?

Could Student-Athletes at Public Universities Unionize?

New paper outlines how joint employer status could allow student-athletes to sue the NCAA.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Obama administration releases a rule to promote racially integrated neighborhoods, the House of Representatives narrowly votes to rewrite the No Child Left Behind Act, and more…

Supreme Court Ruling Preserves Health Insurance Subsidies

Supreme Court Ruling Preserves Health Insurance Subsidies

Supreme Court held that Affordable Care Act’s tax credits can apply to Americans in every state.

Security Checks, Discrimination, and Jerusalem at the Supreme Court

Security Checks, Discrimination, and Jerusalem at the Supreme Court

Supreme Court’s latest term included decisions on labor, housing, and employment law and the separation of powers.

Employers, Whistleblowers, and Polluters Before the Supreme Court

Employers, Whistleblowers, and Polluters Before the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court’s 2014-15 regulatory decisions affected environmental law, employment discrimination, and public safety.

Dr. Seuss, Amtrak, and Dentists at the Supreme Court

Dr. Seuss, Amtrak, and Dentists at the Supreme Court

The Court’s decisions this term ranged from agencies’ regulatory interpretations to Congress’ power to delegate authority.

Simplicity Trumps Logical Coherence

Simplicity Trumps Logical Coherence

The Supreme Court upholds its concededly “incorrect” ban on post-expiration patent royalties.

The Supreme Court’s Regulatory Term

The Supreme Court’s Regulatory Term

The Regulatory Review highlights the regulatory decisions from the Supreme Court’s past term.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Supreme Court reaches a decision on the EPA’s regulation of power plants, the DOL proposes a rule for paying white collar employees overtime wages, and more…

NHTSA Proposes Rule to Curb Substandard Motorcycle Helmets

NHTSA Proposes Rule to Curb Substandard Motorcycle Helmets

Motorcyclists and law enforcement officials disagree over the necessity of proposed changes to helmet standards.