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Giving Regulatory Cooperation a Reality Check

Giving Regulatory Cooperation a Reality Check

International regulatory cooperation agreements have not reached desired levels of effectiveness.

Week in Review

Week in Review

States file a lawsuit challenging the T-Mobile-Sprint merger, the Treasury Department closes a loophole in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and more…

More Regulation Needed to Combat Risks From Cosmetics

More Regulation Needed to Combat Risks From Cosmetics

Scholar argues that the association between cosmetics and femininity has contributed to harmful under-regulation.

The Potential Consequences of the Smoke-Free Public Housing Rule

The Potential Consequences of the Smoke-Free Public Housing Rule

Scholars argue that HUD’s smoke-free rule misses the mark in efforts to curb smoking.

FTC v. Qualcomm, Antitrust, and Intellectual Property

FTC v. Qualcomm, Antitrust, and Intellectual Property

A significant federal court decision expands on the relationship between antitrust and intellectual property law.

OMB’s New Approach to Agency Guidance Documents

OMB’s New Approach to Agency Guidance Documents

Research fellow argues that a recent OMB memo could improve regulatory lawmaking.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The House passes a bill that protects Dreamers, the Judiciary Committee examines whether antitrust law adequately protects consumers, and more…

Is Insurance Regulation Unconstitutional?

Is Insurance Regulation Unconstitutional?

Scholar argues that the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’s power to regulate violates states’ constitutions.

Supreme Court Examines Liquor Retail Regulations

Supreme Court Examines Liquor Retail Regulations

The Court’s decision will weigh states’ regulatory powers against concerns of economic protectionism.

Curbing Ticket Bots

Curbing Ticket Bots

GAO describes potential solutions to limit the use of automated software in the ticket marketplace.

Public Engagement in Rulemaking

Public Engagement in Rulemaking

Agencies should work to expand public engagement efforts beyond notice and comment.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Special Counsel explains his decision not to prosecute the President, Supreme Court declines to rule on abortion, and more…