The Role of Federal Judges in the Modern Administrative State
Judge Gorsuch’s confirmation hearings offer a key opportunity to examine a judge’s philosophy on the judiciary’s proper role under the Constitution.
Week in Review
House delays vote on Obamacare replacement, Senate votes to repeal FCC privacy rules, and more…
California Extends Water Restrictions Despite Abundant Rainfall
Amid reports of record-breaking rainfall, regulators extend emergency drought measures for conservation.
Regulating a 3D Printing Revolution
New technology facilitates home creations and may lead to widespread copyright infringement.
Discretion and Judicial Review in European Environmental Law
Balancing the discretion afforded to multinational and domestic authorities presents special challenges to judges in ensuring effective application of European Union environmental law.
Systematic Study Shows Improvement in SEC Economic Analysis
Agency sees increased effectiveness after incorporating feedback from courts and academics.
It Takes “Alternative Math” to Claim That Redistribution Is Futile
A regulation that provides a benefit in excess of a cost while helping the disadvantaged subsets of society should be seen as doubly wise.
California Moves to Make Sleeping Computers More Efficient
New standards require computers to use less energy when not in use.
Encourage Vaping to Help Reduce Smoking
Scholar argues that governments should embrace vaping’s smoking-cessation potential.
Bank Culture in the Trump Era
Three kinds of bank behavior contributed to the financial crisis, and President Trump’s personal business activities appear to support that behavior.
Evaluating Police Use of Force
Some states are using regulatory approaches to ensure the accountability of law enforcement officials.