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Planning for the Return of Supersonic Commercial Aviation

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

Making Sense of the Trump Administration’s Regulatory Numbers

The Administration quietly released data showing its deregulatory success has been limited.

Beyond Fighting Wildfires

Beyond Fighting Wildfires

Government leaders must take swift action to mitigate the risks of wildfire disasters.

Regulating Human Subjects Research

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Problem with Regulating Combination Products

Unlike new drugs and devices, combination products may fall through the regulatory cracks.