Administrative Law

Returning to Agency Deference in Communications Law

Returning to Agency Deference in Communications Law

With its Prometheus decision, the U.S. Supreme Court centered agency deference in reasonableness.

The Supreme Court’s “Exceptional” Term

The Supreme Court’s “Exceptional” Term

Several of the Supreme Court’s recent decisions bolster agency power to alleviate regulatory obligations.

The Supreme Court’s 2020-2021 Regulatory Term

The Supreme Court’s 2020-2021 Regulatory Term

Scholars discuss some of the Court’s most significant regulatory decisions.

Should Regulatory Violations Ever Be Criminal Offenses?

Should Regulatory Violations Ever Be Criminal Offenses?

Scholar argues that delegation of criminal authority is less dangerous to the public than critics claim.

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the APA

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the APA

From the New Deal to the present, the Administrative Procedure Act has been the foundation of administrative law.

Improving Agency Litigation Webpages

Improving Agency Litigation Webpages

A new ACUS recommendation emphasizes how agencies can increase public access to litigation information.

Improving Models for Agency Appellate Review

Improving Models for Agency Appellate Review

An ACUS study examines how agency review models differ across agencies.

Rules for the Rule-Makers

Rules for the Rule-Makers

ACUS releases a recommendation for how agencies should regulate their rulemaking procedures.

Using Artificial Intelligence in Administrative Agencies

Using Artificial Intelligence in Administrative Agencies

ACUS issues a statement to help agencies make more informed decisions about artificial intelligence.

Publication of Policies Governing Agency Adjudicators

Publication of Policies Governing Agency Adjudicators

To enhance transparency, agencies should publish information about adjudicators on their websites.

Transparency and Privacy in Public Rulemaking Dockets

Transparency and Privacy in Public Rulemaking Dockets

A new ACUS recommendation seeks to balance transparency with privacy when agencies disclose rulemaking comments.

Improving the Accessibility and Transparency of Administrative Programs

Improving the Accessibility and Transparency of Administrative Programs

The Administrative Conference issues recommendations to enhance fairness and transparency in administrative government.