11th Circuit Rejects Unlimited Power to Impose Federal Mandates
The appeals court demonstrates why health insurance requirement is unconstitutional.
House Passes Bill to Ban Indirect Federal Funding of Abortion
The bill would prohibit government subsidies for healthcare plans that cover abortions.
New Virginia Legislation on the Closure of Abortion Clinics
The law requires abortion clinics to meet stringent standards.
Senate Judiciary Committee Discusses the Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Agencies disagree over how to balance between privacy and crime-fighting.
Ongoing Litigation in Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Lawsuits over stem cell research could alter current scientific approaches.
Federal Courts Split on Constitutionality of Individual Mandate in Health Care Law
Two district courts uphold insurance mandate, but two other courts find it unconstitutional.
Elena Kagan and the Regulatory State
Elena Kagan’s appointment underscores an important shift in American law toward legislation and regulatory law.
OSHA Proposed Rulemaking on Workplace Right-to-Know
Agency seeks to change requirements for manufacturers to disclose information about hazardous materials.