Analysis

The Future of Feces

The Future of Feces

As fecal microbiota transplantation gains traction in the medical world, regulators may need to step in.

Regulating Sponsored Influencer Marketing

Regulating Sponsored Influencer Marketing

Influencer advertising can bring large profits, but experts say it may also pose unique dangers to consumers.

The Inequalities of California’s Environmental Quality Act

The Inequalities of California’s Environmental Quality Act

Litigation over a state environmental law highlights both potential abuses and opportunities for reform.

FERC Proposes Revamp to Pipeline Approval Process

FERC Proposes Revamp to Pipeline Approval Process

FERC proposes environmental justice concerns play a larger role in federal approvals of natural gas pipelines.

Who is Your Health Insurer?

Who is Your Health Insurer?

More employers self-fund health insurance plans, bypassing state regulation and potentially increasing costs.

Is the IRS Ready for Tax Season?

Is the IRS Ready for Tax Season?

The Internal Revenue Service suffers from pandemic delays, staffing shortages, and high expectations.

CMS Confronts an Increase in Medicare Part B Premiums

CMS Confronts an Increase in Medicare Part B Premiums

CMS reconsiders a recent Medicare premium increase after restricting coverage for a controversial new drug.

The Administrative Attack on Transgender Youth

The Administrative Attack on Transgender Youth

A directive denying health care for transgender youth puts agencies at odds with evidence-based medicine.

Administrative Law Essay Competition Winners

Administrative Law Essay Competition Winners

Two essays by the student winners of a Penn Law essay competition describe important regulatory issues.

Americans Shortchanged in Pandemic Coin Dearth

Americans Shortchanged in Pandemic Coin Dearth

The Federal Reserve’s response to coin circulation disruptions has created a coin shortage.

The Precedent for Noncitizen Voting

The Precedent for Noncitizen Voting

New York City’s move to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections is not unprecedented.

Are Electric Shock Devices Torture or Therapy?

Are Electric Shock Devices Torture or Therapy?

The use of electric shock devices on people with disabilities remains deeply controversial.