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Correcting the Common Sense of “Biological Sex”

Correcting the Common Sense of “Biological Sex”

The Trump Administration’s definition of biological sex does not accurately reflect modern science.

President Trump’s Power to Remove FTC Commissioners

President Trump’s Power to Remove FTC Commissioners

Removal of commissioners runs counter to a 90-year-old precedent, teeing up a potential Supreme Court case.

Will a Republican Trifecta Bring Clearer Crypto Regulation?

Will a Republican Trifecta Bring Clearer Crypto Regulation?

Clarified cryptocurrency regulation may come from expanded CFTC power under Trump Administration.

A Loss for Public Participation

A Loss for Public Participation

HHS’s reversal of its Nixon-era policy will reduce valuable public participation in rulemakings.

Administrative Changes that Decrease Transparency at HHS

Administrative Changes that Decrease Transparency at HHS

Recent actions by HHS undermine the promises of transparency made by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Reforming Labor Law

Reforming Labor Law

Benjamin Sachs discusses the need for labor-law reform and explains how state and local governments can increase worker power.

Emergency Powers in Pandemic Response

Emergency Powers in Pandemic Response

Scholars discuss the government’s emergency powers during a pandemic.

Passing Liability to States of Incorporation

Passing Liability to States of Incorporation

Scholar suggests that states be held liable for corporations’ unpaid debts to protect tort victims.

The Energy Costs of Cryptocurrency

The Energy Costs of Cryptocurrency

Scholar proposes legal solutions to regulate cryptocurrency mining’s energy consumption in a climate-friendly way.

Algorithms Deny Humans Health Care

Algorithms Deny Humans Health Care

Scholar argues that FDA has the authority to regulate coverage algorithms used by health care insurers.

DOGE Is a Wakeup Call for Economists and Attorneys

DOGE Is a Wakeup Call for Economists and Attorneys

DOGE’s approach to deregulation demonstrates the need for economists and lawyers to learn from each other.

Title VII and the Fight Against Sexual Harassment at Work

Title VII and the Fight Against Sexual Harassment at Work

Courts examine the impact of Title VII and how the prevention of workplace sexual harassment intersects.