Planning for the Return of Supersonic Commercial Aviation
The FAA is proposing updates to a rule governing supersonic aircraft testing.
Making Sense of the Trump Administration’s Regulatory Numbers
The Administration quietly released data showing its deregulatory success has been limited.
Beyond Fighting Wildfires
Government leaders must take swift action to mitigate the risks of wildfire disasters.
Regulating Human Subjects Research
A changing research environment means regulators and institutional review boards must adapt.
EPA Likely to Move Soon on ‘Secret Science’ Rulemaking
Critics of proposed data disclosure rule suggest it could undermine effective rulemaking.
Meatpackers Piggyback on Department of Agriculture Deregulation
New pork processing rule assigns inspection duties to plant workers and removes cap on processing line speed.
Robotic Surgeries Need Regulatory Attention
Lawyers and regulators are concerned about the lack of regulations for the use of robotic technology in surgeries.
Determining the Safety of CBD Products
FDA warns consumers that the agency has not evaluated most CBD products and cannot say they are safe.
Justice Department’s New Position on Patents, Standard Setting, and Injunctions
A new policy statement from the federal government contradicts established law on whether patent holders can seek injunctions.
Regulating Sports Betting After Murphy v. NCAA
After a 2018 Supreme Court case, the laboratories of democracy are busy experimenting with sports betting.
Standing Up to Climate Change
The judicial system may need to adapt to allow climate change cases to be heard in court.
The Problem with Regulating Combination Products
Unlike new drugs and devices, combination products may fall through the regulatory cracks.