Pro Bono Regulations to Take Effect in New York
Bar applicants now required to complete fifty hours of service.
The Politics of Regulatory Reform
The politics of regulatory reform is much more about politics than it is about regulation.
Federal Reserve Board Implements New Capital Plan Rules
New rules amend capital-to-risk ratio requirements.
OFR’s Refusal to Regulate References
The agency’s response to a recent petition fails to resolve a growing debate.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Encouraging progress in public access to industry standards is counterbalanced by a governmental “disappointment.”
OFR Responds to Petition on Incorporation by Reference
Government office responds to petition seeking greater public access to legal rules.
The Shutdown’s Impact on Regulation
Looking back at the 1995 shutdown reveals insights about regulatory productivity.
Agencies Collaborate to Combat the Creation and Spread of “Super Bugs”
Report highlights CDC’s efforts to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance.
U.S. Declines Insurance Liability for One Trillion in Foreign Bank Deposits
New rule protects the FDIC from liability for foreign deposits in the event of U.S. bank failure.
Citizen Feedback in Chinese Policymaking
Officials increasingly consult with an engaged public when setting policy.
Department of Education Seeks Feedback on Strategic Plan
Agency issues draft focused on closing achievement gap and leading the world.