Legislative Changes May Improve the Black Lung Benefits Program
Potential legislation would give coal miners greater access to medical evidence and legal counsel.
Supreme Court Regulatory Cases to Watch
In its upcoming term, Supreme Court will decide key regulatory issues.
Achieving Procedural Fairness in Black Lung Benefits Hearings
Black lung disease is increasing, but fewer miners can successfully claim benefits.
Regulating by Reference
The Regulatory Review features an examination of “incorporation by reference” by legal experts on regulation and administrative law.
TARP Overseer Describes “Lost Opportunity” to Increase Small Business Lending
Report blames regulators’ lack of sufficient oversight in reviewing loan applications.
Draft Bill Would Limit EPA Rulemaking Power
Proposal would require Energy Department to review EPA regulations costing more than $1 billion.
Updating OSHA Inspection Policies
Using predictive targeting could better identify firms with the biggest risks to workers.
Defense Department Amends Rules to “Match Reality” for Women in Combat
Rule restricting women’s role in direct combat will be formally lifted.
Can International Competitiveness Be Quantified?
Penn Law Professor Michael S. Knoll explains how to develop better measures.
CFPB Examines Obstacles to Repayment of Private Student Loans
Report finds similarity between complaints by student borrowers and mortgagors.