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The Regulatory Battle Over Safe Injection Sites

The Regulatory Battle Over Safe Injection Sites

As the United States struggles with opioid addiction, litigation rages over medically supervised consumption facilities.

The Semi-Autonomous Administrative State

The Semi-Autonomous Administrative State

Administrative law should move past its dichotomous debate over agency independence.

Put the Phone Down

Put the Phone Down

Scholar argues that the government should regulate app developers to prevent technology addiction.

Is Health Care Price Transparency Key to Lowering Costs?

Is Health Care Price Transparency Key to Lowering Costs?

A proposed rule seeks to force hospitals to disclose secret prices negotiated with health insurance companies.

Kavanaugh’s First-Year Report Card

Kavanaugh’s First-Year Report Card

In his initial year on the Supreme Court, Justice Kavanaugh’s performance on the bench appears balanced and deliberate.

Is a Ceiling on Regulatory Costs Reasonable?

Is a Ceiling on Regulatory Costs Reasonable?

Setting a regulatory budget at a cost of zero ignores evidence of regulation’s high return on investment.

We Need to Talk About ICOs

We Need to Talk About ICOs

Cryptocurrency experts critique the current regulation of secretive token sales.

Curbing the Spotted Lanternfly

Curbing the Spotted Lanternfly

Northeastern states are attempting to stop the spread of an invasive species that threatens crops.

Reforming the FCC’s Captioned Telephone Service Program

Reforming the FCC’s Captioned Telephone Service Program

The FCC ought to consider new approaches to setting rates for captioned telephone service providers.

A Proposal to Help Congress Enact Civil Service Reforms

A Proposal to Help Congress Enact Civil Service Reforms

Congress and the White House should bring scholars together to craft a bipartisan solution to civil service challenges.

Automakers Prefer Self-Regulation to Regulatory Uncertainty

Automakers Prefer Self-Regulation to Regulatory Uncertainty

Faced with uncertainty over fuel economy standards, four automakers choose to support stronger government regulation.

Should Regulators Shame Companies into Compliance?

Should Regulators Shame Companies into Compliance?

Naming and shaming can serve as a legitimate, efficient, and democratic regulatory approach.