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Pumping the Brakes on Fast Fashion

Pumping the Brakes on Fast Fashion

Scholars discuss how to limit the negative social and environmental impacts of fast fashion.

Administrative Law Essay Competition Winners

Administrative Law Essay Competition Winners

Two essays by the student winners of a Penn Law essay competition describe important regulatory issues.

Regulatory Engagement is Due for an Upgrade

Regulatory Engagement is Due for an Upgrade

Improving comment solicitation and fixing Regulations.gov will enhance access to the regulatory process.

Beyond OIRA for Equity in Regulatory Process

Beyond OIRA for Equity in Regulatory Process

OIRA should use both top-down and bottom-up approaches to advance equity at the agency level.

How the Current Siting Regime Stifles Renewable Energy

How the Current Siting Regime Stifles Renewable Energy

Scholar argues for changes to siting regulations to speed up renewable energy deployment.

DNA Testing in Immigration Control

DNA Testing in Immigration Control

Scholar cautions against the increasing use of biometric testing by immigration authorities.

Democratic Innovation to Improve Agency Rulemaking Comments

Democratic Innovation to Improve Agency Rulemaking Comments

Agencies should consider new tools to expand access to public opinion in the rulemaking process.

Balancing Public Engagement and Agency Action in a Changing World

Balancing Public Engagement and Agency Action in a Changing World

Regulators facing challenges such as climate change must balance obtaining public input with acting effectively.

Marginalized Groups and the Multiple Languages of Regulatory Decision-Making

Marginalized Groups and the Multiple Languages of Regulatory Decision-Making

Agencies must incorporate insights from marginalized communities to empower them.

A Turning Point for Digital Asset Regulation

A Turning Point for Digital Asset Regulation

President Biden’s executive order puts forth a competitive and inclusive vision for the future of digital assets.

Data Privacy Through the Lens of Big Tech

Data Privacy Through the Lens of Big Tech

Scholars discuss regulating digital platforms through the lens of data privacy.

A Belief-Based Approach to Workplace Accommodations

A Belief-Based Approach to Workplace Accommodations

Scholar calls for employers to adopt hands-off policies when accommodating employees with disabilities.