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Will OMB Make the Right Decision on Menu Labeling?

Will OMB Make the Right Decision on Menu Labeling?

Requiring grocery stores to display calories may be too costly for its purported benefits.

Climate Change and the North American Wolverine

Climate Change and the North American Wolverine

Citing climate change, government seeks to classify the wolverine as a threatened species.

Effective Climate Policy: The Case for a Carbon Tax

Effective Climate Policy: The Case for a Carbon Tax

A carbon tax is the most effective and least costly climate policy.

Are Social Media Sites Engaging in Anti-Competitive Conduct?

Are Social Media Sites Engaging in Anti-Competitive Conduct?

A new paper dissects antitrust claims against social media.

Court Strikes Down IRS Program Regulating Tax Professionals

Court Strikes Down IRS Program Regulating Tax Professionals

Ruling creates confusion during tax season.

First Principles for Interpreting Regulation

First Principles for Interpreting Regulation

A new framework promises greater coherence in regulatory interpretation.

Can Land Use Permit Conditions Constitute a Regulatory Taking?

Can Land Use Permit Conditions Constitute a Regulatory Taking?

The Supreme Court hears arguments over acceptable conditions for development permits.

Trust & Verify: How the CPSC Gets the Information It Needs

Trust & Verify: How the CPSC Gets the Information It Needs

Contrary to critics, statute leads to better information for consumer protection.

Time to Abolish Patents?

Time to Abolish Patents?

New paper says it’s time to get rid of the broken U.S. patent system

Often Forgotten Actors in Environmental Regulation

Often Forgotten Actors in Environmental Regulation

Federal regulators get the attention, but state regulators are important too.

FCC Considers Regulating Interstate Inmate Calling Service

FCC Considers Regulating Interstate Inmate Calling Service

FCC seeks public comment as it considers new regulations.