Deregulation, Reagan-Style
Presidents Reagan and Trump differ on approaches to social and economic regulation.
Regulatory Reforms and Counter-Reformations
Some of President Trump’s deregulatory actions are innovations, others build on his predecessors’ work.
A Brief History of Regulation and Deregulation
The history of regulatory policy in the United States is rich, but its future remains unclear.
Deregulation Then and Now
Leading scholars compare deregulation under the Reagan and Trump Administrations.
Transportation Workers Can Avoid Arbitration
The Supreme Court holds that, under federal law, truckers cannot be compelled to arbitrate.
High-Speed Rail Gets On Track
A final rule published by the Federal Railroad Administration sets new standards for high-speed trains.
Regulations Coming Soon for Lab-Grown Meat
FDA and USDA’s plan to jointly regulate lab-made meat raises new questions for the future of food regulation.
Are Online Agreements Readable?
Regulators may need to protect consumers from unreadable online contracts and privacy policies.
Who Holds the Keys to Rental Housing Data?
New York City ordinance that would regulate online home-sharing platforms hits a red light in federal court.
Diving Into the Benefits of the Clean Water Act
Scholars explore whether the benefits of the Clean Water Act justify its costs.
Sex Workers Fight for Safe Conditions After Being Taken Offline
A new law targets online sex trafficking, but critics worry about the consequences for sex workers’ safety.
Regulatory Vigilance in a Changing World
In a new book, Cristie Ford advocates that regulators pay closer attention to private-sector innovation.