Opinion

Transparency and Privacy in Public Rulemaking Dockets

Transparency and Privacy in Public Rulemaking Dockets

A new ACUS recommendation seeks to balance transparency with privacy when agencies disclose rulemaking comments.

Rescinding the Muslim Ban Is Not Enough

Rescinding the Muslim Ban Is Not Enough

Muslims and activists call on President Biden to protect Muslims against discriminatory federal practices.

How America Turns Competitors Into Colleagues

How America Turns Competitors Into Colleagues

The collaboration between pharmaceutical giants puts antitrust law at risk.

The Urgent Need for Indoor Air Quality Regulation

The Urgent Need for Indoor Air Quality Regulation

New scientific research and the COVID-19 pandemic should trigger a paradigm shift in indoor air quality regulation.

The Role for Distributed Ledgers in Voluntary Carbon Markets

The Role for Distributed Ledgers in Voluntary Carbon Markets

Distributed ledger technology can facilitate more efficient and reliable carbon credit markets.

Challenges in Regulating Digital Innovation

Challenges in Regulating Digital Innovation

Regulators around the world struggle to promote fintech innovation while limiting financial risk.

The Trump Administration’s Weaponization of the “Major Questions” Doctrine

The Trump Administration’s Weaponization of the “Major Questions” Doctrine

Deregulatory attacks have twisted a legal concept meant only to restrain extraordinary actions.

DeFi, Disintermediation, and the Regulatory Path Ahead

DeFi, Disintermediation, and the Regulatory Path Ahead

As decentralized finance projects eliminate the need for financial intermediaries, regulators may need to fundamentally rethink their approach.

Financial Regulation for the Digital Age

Financial Regulation for the Digital Age

Financial regulators must adopt new strategies to keep up with changing technology.

FinCEN as the Chief Innovation Agency

FinCEN as the Chief Innovation Agency

As fintech grows, FinCEN is uniquely positioned to regulate these emerging financial services.

Why the Arkansas Ban on Medical Care for Transgender Kids Is Unconstitutional

Why the Arkansas Ban on Medical Care for Transgender Kids Is Unconstitutional

The recently enacted medical ban targets transgender kids and violates the Equal Protection Clause.

Disintermediation and Decentralization in Financial Markets

Disintermediation and Decentralization in Financial Markets

Fintech promises to decentralize and democratize financial markets, but consumer protection and regulation are still needed.