Debate over OIRA’s Virtues and Vices Continues
Cass Sunstein and Lisa Heinzerling debate what really happens in OIRA.
A Call to Clarify the Regulatory Scope of Money Transmitter Laws
The scope of state law threatens the viability of new payment systems.
Using a Compliance Cost Cap to Constrain Regulation
Forthcoming paper proposes firm limits be set on costs of regulatory policy.
FTC Report Shows Increase in Pay-for-Delay Drug Settlements
Agency report indicates that potentially anti-competitive drug settlements are on the rise.
OMB Releases Draft of Annual Report on Regulation’s Impacts
Major rules, especially EPA’s, potentially create enormous net benefits.
Report Recommends Ways to Improve Regulatory Science
Study for ACUS examines steps agencies should take when using scientific analysis.
Despite Recent Safety Record, FAA May Lack Key Data
Recent GAO report details ways to improve aviation safety data collection.
CFPB Seeks to Increase Oversight of Nonbank Student Loan Servicers
Proposed rule to protect nearly 50 million Americans with student loan debt.
Draft Bill Would Limit EPA Rulemaking Power
Proposal would require Energy Department to review EPA regulations costing more than $1 billion.
Congress Considers Limits on “Sue and Settle” Lawsuits
Republicans introduce bill limiting settlements of regulatory lawsuits.
U.K. Reshuffles Regulatory Scheme and Creates Consumer Finance Watchdog
Reform of U.K.’s financial regulatory system divides responsibilities among new agencies.