Analysis

The Consequences of a Subminimum Wage

The Consequences of a Subminimum Wage

Debate ensues over the consequences of eliminating an exemption to the federal minimum wage for tipped employees.

Compelled Climate Speech

Compelled Climate Speech

The SEC’s proposed rule on climate disclosures could run afoul of the First Amendment.

Regulating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Boardrooms

Regulating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Boardrooms

Legislators and regulators respond to absence of LGBTQ+ individuals in boardroom diversity efforts and recruitment.

Negotiating Prices with Drug Manufacturers

Negotiating Prices with Drug Manufacturers

The Inflation Reduction Act aims to constrain rapidly increasing drug prices in the United States.

The Political Underpinnings of U.S. Foreign Investment Policy

The Political Underpinnings of U.S. Foreign Investment Policy

A recent federal report reveals the effects of increased scrutiny of foreign investment in the United States.

The P2P Fraud Conundrum

The P2P Fraud Conundrum

Regulators must strike a difficult balance in tamping down increased fraud on peer-to-peer payment platforms.

Amusement Park Regulation’s Bumpy Ride

Amusement Park Regulation’s Bumpy Ride

A patchwork of state and private industry oversight leaves room for federal intervention.

Nonprofit Hospital Standards Under Fire

Nonprofit Hospital Standards Under Fire

Research shows that nonprofit hospitals may not be fulfilling the obligations of their tax-exempt status

Electric Vehicle Fires Spark Firefighter Safety Concerns

Electric Vehicle Fires Spark Firefighter Safety Concerns

Experts say regulators need to set better electric vehicle safety standards for emergency responders.

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.

Regulating Contracts in Poultry Production

Regulating Contracts in Poultry Production

The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes requiring chicken processors to provide more information in their contracts with growers.

Does DARPA’s Legal Structure Lead to Ethical Lapses?

Does DARPA’s Legal Structure Lead to Ethical Lapses?

The agency’s design allows it to develop advanced technologies, some of which present ethical implications.