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Week in Review

Week in Review

HHS proposes rule to strengthen LGBTQ+ protections under ACA, Education Department proposes accountability measures for for-profit colleges, and more . . .

Cancer Moonshot Lands with FDA

Cancer Moonshot Lands with FDA

FDA releases new guidelines for cancer clinical trials in response to President Biden’s anti-cancer initiative.

With Proposed Menthol Cigarette Rule, FDA Says Cool It

With Proposed Menthol Cigarette Rule, FDA Says Cool It

FDA issues proposed rule that would ban menthol as a flavor additive in cigarettes.

The No Surprises Act Still Surprises Consumers

The No Surprises Act Still Surprises Consumers

Medical bills may continue to take consumers by surprise despite the No Surprises Act.

Do Not Blame Us

Do Not Blame Us

Court disregards the Clean Air Act’s clear language in applying the major questions doctrine to curb EPA’s climate authority.

Making Regulations on Influencer Advertising Click

Making Regulations on Influencer Advertising Click

Scholars offer approaches to improve regulation of social media marketing.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Biden takes executive climate actions, the House passes bills to protect reproductive and marriage rights, and more…

Legislators as Defendants but Not as Plaintiffs

Legislators as Defendants but Not as Plaintiffs

The Supreme Court increased potential intervening defendants when it implicitly protected voter ID laws.

Supreme Court Crushes the United States’ Ability to Mitigate Climate Change

Supreme Court Crushes the United States’ Ability to Mitigate Climate Change

Rejecting EPA’s ability to reshape the coal industry, the Court forecasts invalidating future agency actions.  

Nostalgia for Agency Expertise

Nostalgia for Agency Expertise

Calls for more deference to agency expertise derive from an unrealistic view of executive policymaking.

A Review of Health Care in the Court

A Review of Health Care in the Court

Several U.S. Supreme Court cases from this past term have significant implications for the provision of medical care.

Emergency Use or Overuse?

Emergency Use or Overuse?

Experts discuss FDA’s COVID-19 emergency authorizations and how to recalibrate the regulatory mechanism.