Amusement Park Regulation’s Bumpy Ride
A patchwork of state and private industry oversight leaves room for federal intervention.
Can the CPSC Save Christmas?
With supply shortages and product safety plaguing this holiday season, legislators and advocates turn to the CPSC.
Reducing Information Asymmetry in the American Gun Market
Given the dangers of gun ownership, the firearms industry should be subject to warning label requirements.
Cannabis Conundrums
Law and policy experts dissect the challenges created by divergent federal and state laws on marijuana.
Federal Court Orders EPA to Revisit Lead Risks
Ninth Circuit orders EPA to propose a new standard for lead dust and an updated definition for lead paint.
The Administrative State Has Run Amok
Recent momentum in favor of regulatory reform is a positive development, and long overdue.
Paralysis by Analysis Is Not Regulatory Reform
Commissioner Mohorovic’s four proposals would impose “paralysis by analysis” on the CPSC.
CPSC Commissioners Debate Regulatory Reform
Consumer safety leaders debate how independent agencies can best improve the rulemaking process.
Improving Regulatory Analysis at Independent Agencies
Independent agencies should adopt four key analytical standards.
Improving the Process of Making Rules at Independent Agencies
Following certain procedural steps will strengthen independent agencies’ rulemaking processes.
Are Independent Agencies Really Independent?
A federal court ruling revives questions about the insulation of independent agencies.