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Concerns for the Future of Conservation at the National Parks’ Centennial

Concerns for the Future of Conservation at the National Parks’ Centennial

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell celebrated the occasion with a call to action to change the nation’s conservation approach.

Still Too Big to Fail?

Still Too Big to Fail?

President of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve argues that banks still pose a threat of catastrophic failure.

New Regulatory Incentives to Help Small Businesses

New Regulatory Incentives to Help Small Businesses

A Small Business Administration rule would increase the availability of contracts for small businesses.

Stricter Rules Bring Challenges but also Cash to Montana Day Care Centers

Stricter Rules Bring Challenges but also Cash to Montana Day Care Centers

State authorities revamp day care regulations to meet federal standards and remain eligible for funding.

The Future of California’s Water

The Future of California’s Water

A legislative committee report urges state regulators to seek alternative water sources.

China Addresses Climate Change in its Latest Five-Year Plan

China Addresses Climate Change in its Latest Five-Year Plan

In the 13th Five-Year Plan, China aims to fulfill its commitment in the Paris Agreement.

Recalculating the True Value of Private Certifications

Recalculating the True Value of Private Certifications

Penn Law Regulation Fellow shares research on costs and compliance underlying transnational regulatory schemes.

Should Administrative Agencies Adopt Class Action Procedures?

Should Administrative Agencies Adopt Class Action Procedures?

Responding to significant agency backlogs, a new report recommends class action-type procedures.

The FTC Will Not Leave Companies to Their Own Devices

The FTC Will Not Leave Companies to Their Own Devices

The FTC recently issued regulatory recommendations for the growing platform of devices in the Internet of Things.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Aims to Lend Borrowers a Helping Hand

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Aims to Lend Borrowers a Helping Hand

Agency proposes rule to stem cycle of loan payments generated by “payday” lending practices.

Updating Telephone Technology for the Deaf Community

Updating Telephone Technology for the Deaf Community

The FCC proposes updates to its requirement that companies support particular telephone technology for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

For Hepatitis Drugs, Availability Does Not Equal Access

For Hepatitis Drugs, Availability Does Not Equal Access

Is the government willing to infringe on drug patents to curb a public health crisis?