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Week in Review

Week in Review

Senate passes farm bill, report says Affordable Care Act may reduce workforce by 2.3 million jobs, and more…

What is the Future for Genetic Testing and Personalized Medicine?

What is the Future for Genetic Testing and Personalized Medicine?

FDA declares personalized medicine “has clearly arrived.”

Workplace Injury Reports to Go Online

Workplace Injury Reports to Go Online

OSHA proposes requirement for employers to submit injury and illness reports electronically.

How Well Do Businesses in India Comply with Regulatory Standards?

How Well Do Businesses in India Comply with Regulatory Standards?

World Bank research study shows substantial noncompliance with key labor law.

The Problem of Political Ignorance

The Problem of Political Ignorance

Voter ignorance bolsters arguments for judicial review and limited government.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The DOL delayed the silica rule, the OCC proposed guidelines on minimum risk standards for certain banks, and more…

U.S. Agency Expands Support for Partial Decommissioning of Oil Rigs

U.S. Agency Expands Support for Partial Decommissioning of Oil Rigs

New “rigs-to-reefs” policy endorses ongoing conversion of retired offshore platforms into artificial reefs.

Despite Corporate Efforts, Labor Standards Remain Stagnant

Despite Corporate Efforts, Labor Standards Remain Stagnant

PPR seminar focuses on the failure of private action to improve factory working conditions.

Improving Disability Adjudication

Improving Disability Adjudication

ACUS makes several recommendations to improve SSA’s claim processing.

Behavioral Science in the Regulatory State

Behavioral Science in the Regulatory State

New research paper examines the challenges and opportunities of a behavioral approach to regulation.

Week in Review

Week in Review

OMB to allow FCC to collect information on wireless networks, FTC settles with NFL teams, and more…

Plastic Bag Regulations Gain Momentum, Face Criticism

Plastic Bag Regulations Gain Momentum, Face Criticism

Many jurisdictions have adopted or are considering controversial laws that restrict single-use plastic bags.