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
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
The hyper-deference courts provide to agencies has failed to protect workers from OSHA inaction amid COVID-19.
Revisiting the Constitutionality of Independent Agencies
The Supreme Court has destabilized principles on federal agencies’ structures and for-cause removal.
A Dream Deferred
An uncertain future awaits the federal program designed to benefit children of immigrants.
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
New quantitative analytics tools help economists understand links between regulation and income stratification.
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
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?
Entity-level fines may not adequately deter corporate crime compared to other enforcement mechanisms.
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
The Regulatory Review’s extensive COVID-19 global series exemplifies Penn Law’s international and cross-disciplinary strengths.