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Week in Review

Week in Review

Appeals court bars investors, Senate confirms SEC chair, and more

Which Federal Agency Can Police Futures Markets?

Which Federal Agency Can Police Futures Markets?

Federal appeals court holds that CFTC has exclusive regulatory authority over energy futures markets.

CFPB Reports to Congress on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

CFPB Reports to Congress on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

The agency will focus on promoting fairness for both consumers and law-abiding debt collectors.

Proposed Rule Imposes Spending Ratio on Insurers in Medicare Contracts

Proposed Rule Imposes Spending Ratio on Insurers in Medicare Contracts

Rule would establish minimum health care spending requirements for some Medicare plans.

What are Regulation’s Effects on Employment?

What are Regulation’s Effects on Employment?

New Wharton Public Policy Initiative issue brief by Professor Coglianese reviews the evidence.

Week in Review

Week in Review

FDA approves longer use of nicotine gum, CFPB revises credit card fee rule, and more.

Happy Birthday, The Regulatory Review!

Happy Birthday, The Regulatory Review!

RegBlog celebrates two years of regulatory news, analysis, and opinion.

Updating OSHA Inspection Policies

Updating OSHA Inspection Policies

Using predictive targeting could better identify firms with the biggest risks to workers.

Do Federal Regulations Impede Economic Growth?

Do Federal Regulations Impede Economic Growth?

Study finds increasing federal regulation does not impede GDP or job growth.

NYC “Soda Ban” Overturned: An Analysis of the Opinion

NYC “Soda Ban” Overturned: An Analysis of the Opinion

Judge finds that the rule’s loopholes make it arbitrary and capricious.

Protecting Children from Bioterrorism and Biomedical Research

Protecting Children from Bioterrorism and Biomedical Research

Bioethics Commission weighs in on ethical ways to test anthrax vaccines on children.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Judge approves American Airlines merger, CFPB expands consumer complaint database, and more.