EPA Moves to Expand Farm Worker Protections
EPA proposes increasing safety standards to protect farm workers from hazardous pesticides.
General Permits and the Regulation of Greenhouse Gases
Recent Supreme Court decision misses a climate change solution that could satisfy all parties.
Is Privacy an Antitrust Concern?
Politicians and activists urge synthesis, but the FTC remains skeptical.
A More Sensible Approach to Vesting Jurisdiction for Judicial Review of Agency Decisions
A clearer framework is needed to address jurisdiction questions in legal actions against agencies.
Week in Review
The FCC extends comment period on open internet rules, the EEOC updated its Guidance on pregnancy discrimination, and more…
European Court’s Transparency Ruling May Impact Trade Talks With U.S.
Increased public access to EU documents could present challenges for key negotiations with U.S.
Freedom of Information Act Report Cards
Center for Effective Government gives several major agencies failing grades for transparency.
Quality Control and Criminal Justice
Can methods used to reduce health care and aviation errors apply to the criminal justice system?
Regulatory Science and the TTIP
Trade talks could help improve regulatory policy in both the U.S. and EU.
Week in Review
The TSA announces it will not permit “powerless” electronic devices on certain flights, the EPA proposes amendments to the Clean Air Act, and more…
Mixed Response to FDA’s Planned Makeover of Nutrition Labels
Proposed updates to label draw praise from public health groups, concern from food industry.
Alcohol Bureau Will Not Revise Labeling Rules
TTB withholds “gluten-free” label for specially processed beers.