Rights

The Tremor, Quake, and Aftershock of EU Privacy Norms

The Tremor, Quake, and Aftershock of EU Privacy Norms

Could the European Union’s privacy standard become the global norm?

The Role of Faithful Execution in U.S. Immigration Policy

The Role of Faithful Execution in U.S. Immigration Policy

Patricia Bellia explores legality of deferred action program under the faithful execution clause.

Is Balance of Power a Useful Doctrine?

Is Balance of Power a Useful Doctrine?

Eric Posner argues that “balance of power” is not a helpful concept for governing the relationship between the branches.

Constitutional Arrogance

Constitutional Arrogance

Michael Gerhardt argues that the presidency is designed to stretch the boundaries of its power.

The Bounds of Executive Discretion in the Regulatory State

The Bounds of Executive Discretion in the Regulatory State

Penn Law hosts symposium on the legality of contemporary uses of executive power.

Seventh Circuit Finds Wisconsin Abortion Statute Unconstitutional

Seventh Circuit Finds Wisconsin Abortion Statute Unconstitutional

Court finds state law to be medically unnecessary and burdensome to women seeking abortion services.

Are Government Benefits Going to the Wrong People?

Are Government Benefits Going to the Wrong People?

Federal audit identifies causes and consequences of benefit overpayments to disabled workers.

Agencies Propose Rule to Bolster Protections for Human Research Subjects

Agencies Propose Rule to Bolster Protections for Human Research Subjects

Rule would address concerns that medical information can be used for unauthorized purposes.

Fifth Circuit Panel Blocks Immigration Program

Fifth Circuit Panel Blocks Immigration Program

Court holds that Obama Administration plan to allow up to 4 million illegal immigrants to work legally in U.S. violates administrative law.

EEOC Probes Hollywood Hiring Practices

EEOC Probes Hollywood Hiring Practices

Agency requests interviews with female directors in light of allegations of discriminatory hiring.

Reducing Unregulated Transfers of Child Custody

Reducing Unregulated Transfers of Child Custody

Federal audit report highlights need for states to track and prevent unregulated adoptions.

EPA Announces Updated Pesticide Protection Standards for Farmworkers

EPA Announces Updated Pesticide Protection Standards for Farmworkers

Agency’s final rule aims to strengthen safeguards and make them comparable to those in other industries.