Justice Department Aims to Bust Ghost Guns
The Justice Department issued a new final rule regulating guns that can be assembled at home.
Stock Markets Fail to Punish Firms that Cause Harm
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill shows that market incentives alone do not guarantee sufficient safety and environmental measures.
Avoiding Unduly Concentrated Clean Energy Markets
The IRS will need help to avoid unintended adverse effects in implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy provisions.
Hacking Broadband Access in Tribal Lands
Scholars examine broadband access in tribal lands and the effects of poor internet service on Native American communities.
The Podcast Problem
The U.S. government should do more to prevent the spread of disinformation via podcasts.
Administrative Barriers to Decarceration
Scholars discuss how administrative failures block incarcerated people from accessing relief.
Toxic Metals in Baby Food Remain Unregulated
Despite delayed government action, manufacturers can do more to reduce toxic metals in baby food.
Analyzing Language to Identify Stakeholders
Using artificial intelligence in public consultation processes could enhance participation in rulemaking.
Telehealth Abortion Care
Scholars consider how the authorization of telehealth can expand access to medication abortion.
Contractors in Rulemaking
Guidance from ACUS seeks to help agencies craft policies guiding their use of contractors in the rulemaking process.
Agency General Counsels, Beware
Federal agencies can face legal risk if they only provide constructive notice of regulatory changes through publication and FOIA “availability.”
Improving International Regulatory Cooperation
New OECD recommendation seeks to improve regulatory cooperation across countries.