Do Occupational Licenses Exacerbate the Prison-to-Poverty Pipeline?
Expert argues that occupational licensing reform will unlock the economic potential of former prisoners.
Regulation of the Chinese Equity Crowdfunding Market
Scholar argues that China should model U.S. and U.K. regulation of online investing.
Screaming “Wildfire” in a Crowded Clean Air Act
Researchers argue for new regulatory treatment of wildfires to improve air quality and public health.
Structural Reforms to Improve Cost-Benefit Analyses of Financial Regulation
Independent agencies should mirror executive branch practices to overcome judicial scrutiny.
Week in Review
The D.C. Circuit rules in favor of the Obama Administration’s methane rule, the Senate passes an FDA funding bill, and more…
Supreme Court Clarifies Test for Evaluating Useful Articles
Decision may have implications for the protection of other industrial designs.
Constraining the SEC’s Enforcement Options
Supreme Court limits agency’s ability to demand repayment of illegal gains.
Supreme Court Raises the Bar for Students with Disabilities
Court unanimously revises its approach to students’ individualized education plans.
Restricting Race-Conscious Redistricting
Two decisions by the Supreme Court impose new limits on racial redistricting.
Week in Review
Senate opens debate on Affordable Care Act, House passes resolution to override CFPB rule, and more…
New York Law Regulates Business Owners’ Speech
Justices unanimously decide that a New York law prohibiting credit card surcharges regulates speech.
Equal Footing as Equal Protection
Supreme Court holds that states cannot adopt rules disfavoring arbitration agreements.