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 Internet Can Survive Without Net Neutrality
Recent paper argues that antitrust law could effectively protect Internet value in the absence of net neutrality rules.
Searching for the “New Labor Law”
More collaboration between government, employers, and labor would help combat income inequality.
Partisanship Drives State Agencies’ Resistance to Federal Regulation
Data show that geography and party affiliation predict state agencies’ pushback against federal policies.
Week in Review
Texas and other states ask court to declare DACA “unlawful,” seventeen states and the District of Columbia sue EPA over fuel efficiency standards repeal, and more…
Advancing Regulatory Policy to Improve the Lives of the American People
Improving regulatory performance is vital for making Americans better off.
Regulatory Impact Assessment in the Age of Partisan Volatility
Policy oscillation creates serious problems that may require government scrutiny.
Headless Agency Adjudication at the Patent Office
Supreme Court approval of patent adjudication raises new questions about limits of modern agency adjudication.
Addressing Uncertain Forgone Benefits of Deregulatory Actions
Interested stakeholders may have a role in quantifying deregulatory impacts for agencies.
It’s Time to Think Strategically About Retrospective Benefit-Cost Analysis
Retrospective regulatory review should concentrate not only on reducing costs but also on creating benefits, like improving societal well-being.
The Travel Ban in Court
The Supreme Court should follow the Fourth Circuit in prohibiting impermissible animus while maintaining the President’s discretion.
Week in Review
Senate confirms Pompeo as Secretary of State, Court rules Transportation Department cannot delay fuel efficiency rule, and more…