Regulatory Reform in Congress: Part I
As House members return from vacation, they face a series of regulatory reform bills.
Regulatory Reform in the 112th Congress
The Regulatory Review considers the most prominent regulatory reform bills currently pending in Congress.
FCC Mulls Revising Sports Blackout Rules
U.S. broadcast regulator accepts comments on petition to revise rules.
Week in Review
Swaps segregation rule approval, SEC settlement policy change, Supreme Court action on regulation, and more.
Coast Guard Seeks Partners to Help Stave Off Spectrum Crisis
Public-private research partnerships would explore alternatives to GPS.
FCC Chair Outlines Plan for Closing the Digital Divide
Draft order circulating to Commissioners would aim to increase broadband access in low-income communities.
A Backwards Idea from the FCC
The public should not be required to submit copies of material cited in rulemaking comments.
The Need for a Judicial Check on Regulatory Compliance Orders
The Supreme Court should hold in favor of judicial review in Sackett v. EPA.
A Call for a Radical New Communications Policy
The FCC should regulate like antitrust agencies, providing competition-based ex post remedies.
Week in Review
Regulatory recess appointments, pipeline safety legislation, foreign investment rules, and much more.
Should the FTC Regulate Privacy on Social Networking Sites?
A recent paper argues that regulation of social networking sites could help protect privacy and reduce litigation.
The Role of Regulation in Preventing Obesity
Legal scholar argues for combating obesity by regulating advertising and providing economic incentives.