Timothy D. Lytton

Timothy D. Lytton is a Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Law at Georgia State University College of Law. His research examines health and safety regulations, with a particular focus on food policy.

Regulating Agricultural Water Quality

Regulating Agricultural Water Quality

Contaminated agricultural water is a well-known root cause of foodborne illness that regulators have struggled to address.

Using Insurance to Regulate Food Safety

Using Insurance to Regulate Food Safety

Insurance underwriters can help farmers manage the risk of microbial contamination in their fields.

Firearms Regulation through Constitutional Litigation

Firearms Regulation through Constitutional Litigation

The Supreme Court applies a contested history of firearms regulation to evaluate the constitutionality of firearms restrictions.

An End Run Around the Gun Industry Liability Shield

An End Run Around the Gun Industry Liability Shield

New York lawmakers’ attempt to regulate guns will result in significant legal challenges.

Businesses That Reopen Unsafely Should Be Subject to Liability

Businesses That Reopen Unsafely Should Be Subject to Liability

Conflicting signals from public officials about when and how to restart the economy following the COVID-19 shutdown hardly inspire confidence.

Increasing Vaccination Rates Without Eliminating Nonmedical Exemptions

Increasing Vaccination Rates Without Eliminating Nonmedical Exemptions

States should shift incentives to reduce nonmedical exemptions while respecting the choice not to vaccinate.

There is More to Mandatory Disclosure than Meets the Eye

There is More to Mandatory Disclosure than Meets the Eye

“Targeted transparency” can help achieve regulatory and regulated entity goals.

The Advantages of Private Certification Over Government Regulation

The Advantages of Private Certification Over Government Regulation

Private certification may better achieve regulatory goals than governments and regulatory agencies.