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Justice Department Proposes Disability Accommodations for Moviegoers

Justice Department Proposes Disability Accommodations for Moviegoers

Proposed rule would require theaters to show movies with closed captioning and audio description for disabled patrons.

Proposed Safeguards for Free Immigration Legal Services

Proposed Safeguards for Free Immigration Legal Services

Proposed rule could improve the accuracy of government list of free sources of legal aid.

Shorter Sentences for Parole Violators

Shorter Sentences for Parole Violators

Parole Commission considers new rule to reduce sentences for minor parole violations.

Quality Control and Criminal Justice

Quality Control and Criminal Justice

Can methods used to reduce health care and aviation errors apply to the criminal justice system?

Inflating Civil Penalties

Inflating Civil Penalties

FDA adjusts maximum civil money penalties to account for inflation.

Cracks Emerge in U.S. Prohibition on Industrial Hemp Cultivation

Cracks Emerge in U.S. Prohibition on Industrial Hemp Cultivation

As 2014 Farm Bill loosens federal restrictions, states look to gain new revenue.

Unmasking Patent Trolls

Unmasking Patent Trolls

Patent and Trademark Office proposes rule that would seek to increase transparency in patent ownership.

Private Rules, Public Goods

Private Rules, Public Goods

New book examines agents and entrepreneurs in today’s global environmental governance.

Improving Disability Adjudication

Improving Disability Adjudication

ACUS makes several recommendations to improve SSA’s claim processing.

Plastic Bag Regulations Gain Momentum, Face Criticism

Plastic Bag Regulations Gain Momentum, Face Criticism

Many jurisdictions have adopted or are considering controversial laws that restrict single-use plastic bags.

HUD and VA Partner to Eliminate Veteran Homelessness

HUD and VA Partner to Eliminate Veteran Homelessness

Agencies announce third installment of housing vouchers, part of $68 million plan.

Pro Bono Regulations to Take Effect in New York

Pro Bono Regulations to Take Effect in New York

Bar applicants now required to complete fifty hours of service.