Federal Agency Moves to Ensure Safety in Public Housing
New rule issued to protect public housing occupants from sexual harassment in their home.
Seventh Circuit Finds Wisconsin Abortion Statute Unconstitutional
Court finds state law to be medically unnecessary and burdensome to women seeking abortion services.
Agencies Propose Rule to Bolster Protections for Human Research Subjects
Rule would address concerns that medical information can be used for unauthorized purposes.
Black Friday Flourishes as Blue Laws Fade
Sales encroach on Thanksgiving Day festivities as moral laws restricting holiday retail sales disappear.
Fifth Circuit Panel Blocks Immigration Program
Court holds that Obama Administration plan to allow up to 4 million illegal immigrants to work legally in U.S. violates administrative law.
Daily Fantasy Sports Companies Take a Hit
New York Attorney General issues a letter ordering two major fantasy sports websites to cease all online bets with New York residents.
FCC Takes Aim at Robocalls
Agency announces release of consumer data in latest effort to combat auto-dialed telemarketing calls.
Supreme Court Mulls Price of Not Using Power
Electricity regulator wants strong incentive to conserve, but one business group says the government is overreaching.
CFPB Announces Plan to Allow Class Action Suits
Consumer protection agency wants to promote private enforcement of finance laws.
Stopping Contaminated Food Hazards Before They Arise
New agency rule focuses on preventing risks to food meant for human consumption.
Fighting over Front Yards
California lawmakers endorse statewide approach to regulating drought-resistant “lawns.”
EPA Announces Updated Pesticide Protection Standards for Farmworkers
Agency’s final rule aims to strengthen safeguards and make them comparable to those in other industries.