All Essays

Moving Administrative Processes Forward, Together

Moving Administrative Processes Forward, Together

ACUS adopts a series of recommendations to improve agency practices and reduce administrative burdens.

The Future of Mining in Outer Space

The Future of Mining in Outer Space

Scholars discuss potential solutions to fill the gaps in the regulatory framework governing space mining.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The U.S. Supreme Court declines to block the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s methane regulations, EPA orders the removal of lead pipes within ten years, and more…

Increasing Protections for Farm Animals

Increasing Protections for Farm Animals

Scholar recommends that federal legislators impose humane housing requirements for all farm animals.

Mandating Contract Comprehensibility

Mandating Contract Comprehensibility

Scholar argues that standardized contracts need to be understandable to be enforceable.

Tackling Illegal and Unregulated Fishing

Tackling Illegal and Unregulated Fishing

Scholar recommends that legislators tighten restrictions on unlawful fishing.

Open Data, Closed Doors?

Open Data, Closed Doors?

Better regulation can eliminate high-cost barriers to the integration of electronic health records.

Navigating Regulatory Change in Higher Education

Navigating Regulatory Change in Higher Education

Eileen Goldgeier looks back on her career in higher education law.

Navigating Genetic Data Privacy and Law Enforcement Access

Navigating Genetic Data Privacy and Law Enforcement Access

Scholars discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding genetic data privacy.

Week in Review

Week in Review

California Governor Newsom vetoes a landmark AI bill, the NCUA expands career opportunities for individuals with criminal records, and more…

The New Rent Seekers in Public Utility Regulation

The New Rent Seekers in Public Utility Regulation

Addressing social problems through utility regulation may lead to inefficiency and unfairness.

Valuing Animal Life in Regulatory Impact Analyses

Valuing Animal Life in Regulatory Impact Analyses

Scholar argues that regulators should value the lives of animals in their benefit-cost analyses.

Navigating Climate Change with Targeted Reforms

Navigating Climate Change with Targeted Reforms

Scholar calls for targeted environmental law changes to accelerate energy projects for climate action.