Opinion

OMB’s New Approach to Agency Guidance Documents

OMB’s New Approach to Agency Guidance Documents

Research fellow argues that a recent OMB memo could improve regulatory lawmaking.

Public Engagement in Rulemaking

Public Engagement in Rulemaking

Agencies should work to expand public engagement efforts beyond notice and comment.

Recusal Rules for Administrative Adjudicators

Recusal Rules for Administrative Adjudicators

ACUS’s recommendation on recusal could improve federal agency adjudication.

Hurdles in Building Public-Private Partnerships

Hurdles in Building Public-Private Partnerships

Guidance from ACUS could help agencies navigate partnerships with the private sector.

Accessing Agency Procedure

Accessing Agency Procedure

The Administrative Conference of the United States recommends greater transparency about agency procedure.

Responding to Human Germline Editing

Responding to Human Germline Editing

Recent allegations over a controversial scientist highlight challenges for regulating medical genetics.

Improving Regulations.gov

Improving Regulations.gov

Implementing ACUS recommendations would enhance access to rulemaking materials.

Strengthening Accountability for Aviation Safety

Strengthening Accountability for Aviation Safety

Requiring airplane manufacturing CEOs to certify airplane safety could prevent tragedies.

Should Pandora’s Brain Be Regulated?

Should Pandora’s Brain Be Regulated?

Attempts at regulating machines with human-like intelligence should be of pressing concern.

Making Law Student Mental Health a Priority

Making Law Student Mental Health a Priority

Initiatives at Penn Law affirm a commitment to making well-being a priority in its community and the legal profession.

The Role of Appropriate Access to Care in Reducing Health System Costs

The Role of Appropriate Access to Care in Reducing Health System Costs

Improving access to health care can reduce long-term health care costs.

Why Less Suicide Prediction on Social Media Is More

Why Less Suicide Prediction on Social Media Is More

Facebook does not have a viable system to predict suicide in users.