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Blind Spots in Environmental Enforcement

Blind Spots in Environmental Enforcement

Five conditions have stunted EPA’s efforts to improve enforcement capabilities.

Next Generation, Enforcement, and the Future

Next Generation, Enforcement, and the Future

The next generation of compliance will be advanced by both public and private governance.

The Next Generation of Regulatory Compliance

The Next Generation of Regulatory Compliance

A new book by a leading environmental regulator argues for creating rules that better facilitate industry compliance.

A Modern Classic on Regulatory Compliance

A Modern Classic on Regulatory Compliance

Cynthia Giles has written a book that deserves to be read by all regulatory practitioners and scholars.

What Carbon Offsets Tell Us About Why Environmental Programs Fail

What Carbon Offsets Tell Us About Why Environmental Programs Fail

Carbon offsets exemplify the challenges in creating effective environmental regulations.

Seeking Better Protection for Unaccompanied Children

Seeking Better Protection for Unaccompanied Children

Scholars recommend additional policies to protect unaccompanied children from harm and exploitation.

Reviving FTC Rulemaking

Reviving FTC Rulemaking

Attorney calls for consumer protection agency to increase the use of its authority to issue regulations.

Cutting Corners on COVID-19 Treatments?

Cutting Corners on COVID-19 Treatments?

Scholars analyze FDA’s emergency use authorizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FTC Proposes Ban on Junk Fees

FTC Proposes Ban on Junk Fees

The FTC proposes a rule that would prohibit hidden and misrepresented fees.

Cybersecurity Good Governance

Cybersecurity Good Governance

New SEC regulations are likely to change the cybersecurity landscape by encouraging more widespread adoption of best practices.

On Startups and Regulatory Entrepreneurship

On Startups and Regulatory Entrepreneurship

Elizabeth Pollman explains how venture-backed startups present opportunities for society but also regulatory challenges.

Reforming the Exchange Visitor Program for Au Pairs

Reforming the Exchange Visitor Program for Au Pairs

The U.S. Department of State seeks to increase wages and improve labor protections for au pairs.