Opinion

Federalism and Environmental Advocacy

Federalism and Environmental Advocacy

The Supreme Court appears inconsistently enthusiastic about federal regulation and state-centric environmentalism.

Another Explanation of Justice Gorsuch’s Bostock Vote

Another Explanation of Justice Gorsuch’s Bostock Vote

A recent case protecting LGBTQ rights may help the Supreme Court circumscribe the administrative state.

A Failure of Administrative Law in OSHA During the Pandemic

A Failure of Administrative Law in OSHA During the Pandemic

The hyper-deference courts provide to agencies has failed to protect workers from OSHA inaction amid COVID-19.

Revisiting the Constitutionality of Independent Agencies

Revisiting the Constitutionality of Independent Agencies

The Supreme Court has destabilized principles on federal agencies’ structures and for-cause removal.

A Dream Deferred

A Dream Deferred

An uncertain future awaits the federal program designed to benefit children of immigrants.

Closing a Concocted Clean Water Act Loophole

Closing a Concocted Clean Water Act Loophole

Congressional intent and clear statutory text promote common-sense enforcement of federal water regulations.

The Emerging Connections Between Income Distribution and Regulation

The Emerging Connections Between Income Distribution and Regulation

New quantitative analytics tools help economists understand links between regulation and income stratification.

Ending Legislative Impotence

Ending Legislative Impotence

A recent Supreme Court case suggests Congress needs new processes to legislate effectively and overcome partisanship.

One Step Toward a More Just Society

One Step Toward a More Just Society

A constitutional amendment for voting procedures is necessary to protect the right to vote for all Americans.

Is Corporate Criminal Punishment Just Another Cost of Doing Business?

Is Corporate Criminal Punishment Just Another Cost of Doing Business?

Entity-level fines may not adequately deter corporate crime compared to other enforcement mechanisms.

Law, Leadership, and Legitimacy in a Time of Disease

Law, Leadership, and Legitimacy in a Time of Disease

This publication’s COVID-19 series offers vital lessons about law and effective governance in response to public health threats.

Tracking Legal Responses to COVID-19

Tracking Legal Responses to COVID-19

The Regulatory Review’s extensive COVID-19 global series exemplifies Penn Law’s international and cross-disciplinary strengths.