Redesigning Automated Legal Guidance
Agencies should take care when using chatbots, virtual assistants, and preset menus to share legal information.
Using Technology and Contractors in the Administrative State
Government agency recommends that other federal agencies follow best practices for automation, notice, and use of private contractors.
Is the SEC Moving Beyond Disclosure?
Former regulator argues that proposed SEC rules open up new regulation of securities markets.
Are Food Regulators Stepping up to the Plate?
In this week’s Saturday Seminar, we collect scholarship discussing quality and safety issues within U.S. food regulation.
The P2P Fraud Conundrum
Regulators must strike a difficult balance in tamping down increased fraud on peer-to-peer payment platforms.
Amusement Park Regulation’s Bumpy Ride
A patchwork of state and private industry oversight leaves room for federal intervention.
A Judicial Threat to Conservation
The recent nullification of environmental regulations by a federal court sets a dangerous precedent.
A Voluntary Coda
Just as with the process of creating voluntary codes and standards, the development of Codes-and-Standards.org was truly collaborative.
Private Standards and the Benzene Case
A classic Supreme Court case highlights the impact and importance of private standards for regulated entities.
Digital Privacy in the Post-Dobbs Landscape
Following the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, experts discuss abortion-related data privacy concerns.
Incorporated Standards in a Federal System
When state and local officials incorporate voluntary codes and standards, they still need to watch out for federal preemption.
Introducing Incorporation by Reference
Incorporation by reference demonstrates how private and public actors collaborate to create modern regulation.