Analysis

The Case Against FDA Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Diagnostic Tests

The Case Against FDA Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Diagnostic Tests

Scholar argues against proposal to regulate lab-developed tests as medical devices.

The Case for FDA Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Diagnostic Tests

The Case for FDA Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Diagnostic Tests

Scholar argues in favor of proposal to regulate lab-developed tests as medical devices.

The Workplace Constitution and the Spiderman Theory of State Action

The Workplace Constitution and the Spiderman Theory of State Action

“With great power comes great responsibility” to ensure workplace equality.

Applying Tobacco Tax Lessons to Sugary Drinks

Applying Tobacco Tax Lessons to Sugary Drinks

Scholar says price minimums and prohibitions on discounts must accompany sugary beverage taxes.

Committee Recommends Cautious Use of Issue Exhaustion Doctrine in Rulemaking Cases

Committee Recommends Cautious Use of Issue Exhaustion Doctrine in Rulemaking Cases

ACUS committee warns against requirement to raise issues in rulemaking before seeking judicial review.

Does Extending a Comment Period Equal Regulatory Delay?

Does Extending a Comment Period Equal Regulatory Delay?

Study suggests a link between comment period extensions and delays in final rules.

Legal Challenges to Fracking Regulation

Legal Challenges to Fracking Regulation

It remains to be seen whether industry efforts to fight hydraulic fracturing regulation will succeed.

The Benefits of Agency Engagement with Constitutional Interpretation

The Benefits of Agency Engagement with Constitutional Interpretation

Scholar argues courts should embrace agencies’ role in adapting the Constitution to present-day society.

Taxing Fringe Benefits

Taxing Fringe Benefits

Law and economics professor examines how to tax fringe benefits most efficiently.

The Need for Federal Oversight of Tax Preparers

The Need for Federal Oversight of Tax Preparers

As court strikes down IRS tax preparer regulations, a scholar argues for a legislative fix.

A Resource List on NHTSA Fines, Recalls, and Reform

A Resource List on NHTSA Fines, Recalls, and Reform

RegBlog’s go-to source for learning more about recent auto safety concerns.

Reforming Automobile Defects Investigations

Reforming Automobile Defects Investigations

After the federal auto safety agency missed GM’s switch problem, the DOT calls for change.