Indiana Becomes First State to Abandon “Common Core” Educational Standards
New state law requires Indiana to establish its own education standards and benchmarks.
Analyzing the Job Impacts of Regulation
Wharton School panel discussion assesses new book on how regulations affect employment.
Chevron Deference for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Asymmetrical deference to PTO decision-making may promote pro-patent policies.
Week in Review
The FTC calls for data security legislation, the FDA approves an oral hay fever pill for the first time, and more…
Gift Cards and the Potential for Money Laundering
The growth of gift cards raises new and unexpected challenges for regulators and law enforcement.
Supreme Court to Hear FTC Challenge to Licensing Board
Dispute over teeth-whitening regulations may expand federal antitrust authority over states.
Primary Season Poses Special Challenges for PAC Spending Reporting
FEC proposes three alternative draft rules for the transparency of multi-state primary expenditures.
The Case for Declining Discount Rates
Why current practices of regulatory analysis undervalue future benefits.
Week in Review
Court upholds USDA rules on country-of-origin labels, NHTSA issues rule on back-up car cameras, and more…
North Carolina Coal Ash Spill Renews Debate Over Delayed EPA Regulations
February spill raises question of whether coal ash requires federal regulation.
A Regulatory Vacuum in the Growing Space Launch Market
Congress limits administrative safety regulation while offering financial safety net.