Week in Review
The Senate passes the USA Freedom Act to curb the government’s collection of metadata, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology holds a hearing evaluating the effect of the EPA’s regulations on competitiveness, and more…
Financial Regulators Find Heightened Risks in Lending Behavior
Rise in leveraged lending prompts concern among the top U.S. financial regulatory agencies.
How to Prevent Another Measles Outbreak
Scholar urges states to restrict generous vaccine exemptions in the wake of measles comeback.
Why Federal Courts Should Defer to the PTO in Trademark Disputes
Legal scholar makes the case for courts deferring to agency’s trademark determinations.
What Enabled Chile’s Remarkable Recovery from Disaster?
PPR seminar examines factors behind Chile’s bounce back from 2010 earthquake.
Week in Review
The EPA and U.S. Army finalize the Clean Water Rule, the DOJ issues a policy guidance regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and more…
Former Fed Chair Proposes Broad Changes to U.S. Financial Regulatory System
Volcker Alliance releases report calling for new financial system oversight structure.
Are Health Care Antiseptics Safe and Effective for Medical Professionals?
The FDA asks for new data on the safety and efficacy of antiseptics used in hospitals and other health care settings.
PPR Launches Major Study of Business Regulation and Economic Inequality
Newly awarded grant will help scholars investigate the intersection of regulation and inequality.
Electronic Medicare Cards Could Reduce Fraud, Improve Care
GAO report suggests replacing paper Medicare cards with newer technology.
Week in Review
The Obama Administration releases its Unified Agenda, U.S. Senator Mike Rounds announces a resolution that allows review of federal agency rules, and more…
New Chilean Bill on Parking Rates Stirs Debate
Chilean lawmakers seek to redefine affordable parking as a consumer right.