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Religious Freedom on Death Row

Religious Freedom on Death Row

A recent U.S. Supreme Court case highlights death row inmates’ contested religious rights at executions.

Fashion, Sustainability, and the New York Fashion Act

Fashion, Sustainability, and the New York Fashion Act

A New York State bill seeks to regulate the fashion industry’s social and environmental impacts.

Regulatory Responses to Teacher Shortages

Regulatory Responses to Teacher Shortages

Experts examine and propose policy changes to address U.S. teacher attrition.

The Viral Injustice of HIV Criminalization

The Viral Injustice of HIV Criminalization

Scholar argues that HIV criminalization laws should be replaced with public health policies.

Arguments Against a “Statutory Second Amendment”

Arguments Against a “Statutory Second Amendment”

Scholar argues that state laws preempting local gun regulation hinder progress.

Are Electric Shock Devices Torture or Therapy?

Are Electric Shock Devices Torture or Therapy?

The use of electric shock devices on people with disabilities remains deeply controversial.

EU Air Passenger Protections Fell Short During Pandemic

EU Air Passenger Protections Fell Short During Pandemic

Audit report shows that, despite mandates and state financial support, EU airlines often failed to reimburse passengers.

Alternatives to Data Sharing

Alternatives to Data Sharing

Data sharing is not always required when firms use information to their advantage.

Drawing the Line with Gerrymandering

Drawing the Line with Gerrymandering

Experts discuss the regulation of partisan and racial gerrymandering.

Assessing the Frequency of Quarterly Earnings Reports

Assessing the Frequency of Quarterly Earnings Reports

Two camps emerge in a heated regulatory debate over the frequency of earnings reports.

With Great Power Comes Great Loyalty

With Great Power Comes Great Loyalty

Expert proposes a new framework of data loyalty to reenergize data privacy regulation.

Masking Up Against Counterfeits

Masking Up Against Counterfeits

The CDC’s newest mask guidance raises concerns about the authenticity of KN95 and N95 masks on the market.