Private Standards and Public Governance
New book offers crucial insights into how private standards can complement if not substitute for regulation.
We Need to Talk About ICOs
Cryptocurrency experts critique the current regulation of secretive token sales.
Are Regulatory Agreements to Address Climate Change Anticompetitive?
A federal antitrust investigation of automakers cooperating with California probably has no basis in law.
Regulating Cryptocurrency
Scholar argues regulation is needed to address unbridled intermediary activity in cryptocurrency.
Labor Department Sides with the Gig Economy
Opinion letter finds a gig economy company’s workers are independent contractors.
How the World Regulates Equity Crowdfunding
The experiences of five countries show that supportive regulation is the key to equity crowdfunding growth.
FTC v. Qualcomm, Antitrust, and Intellectual Property
A significant federal court decision expands on the relationship between antitrust and intellectual property law.
How to Fight Wage Theft on a Budget
Different but complementary strategies are proposed for reducing wage theft in the United States.
Strengthening Accountability for Aviation Safety
Requiring airplane manufacturing CEOs to certify airplane safety could prevent tragedies.
Are Mutual Funds Bad for U.S. Consumers?
Regulators consider whether mutual funds’ common ownership of competing companies is bad for consumers.
Conflicting Interpretations of Worker Classification
Workers in some states may now be classified as both independent contractors and employees.
Is the Fiduciary Rule Dead?
The fiduciary rule may still be enforceable because of the Labor Department’s failure to act.