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Parties Still Battling Over Proposed Carbon Rule After Case is Argued

Parties Still Battling Over Proposed Carbon Rule After Case is Argued

In letter to court, states claim that a tweet proves the EPA has made up its mind.

Forging a Treaty in the Face of Climate Change

Forging a Treaty in the Face of Climate Change

PPR panel addresses the risks of climate change and the realities of reaching an international agreement.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Senate passes the USA Freedom Act to curb the government’s collection of metadata, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology holds a hearing evaluating the effect of the EPA’s regulations on competitiveness, and more…

Financial Regulators Find Heightened Risks in Lending Behavior

Financial Regulators Find Heightened Risks in Lending Behavior

Rise in leveraged lending prompts concern among the top U.S. financial regulatory agencies.

How to Prevent Another Measles Outbreak

How to Prevent Another Measles Outbreak

Scholar urges states to restrict generous vaccine exemptions in the wake of measles comeback.

Why Federal Courts Should Defer to the PTO in Trademark Disputes

Why Federal Courts Should Defer to the PTO in Trademark Disputes

Legal scholar makes the case for courts deferring to agency’s trademark determinations.

What Enabled Chile’s Remarkable Recovery from Disaster?

What Enabled Chile’s Remarkable Recovery from Disaster?

PPR seminar examines factors behind Chile’s bounce back from 2010 earthquake.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The EPA and U.S. Army finalize the Clean Water Rule, the DOJ issues a policy guidance regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and more…

Former Fed Chair Proposes Broad Changes to U.S. Financial Regulatory System

Former Fed Chair Proposes Broad Changes to U.S. Financial Regulatory System

Volcker Alliance releases report calling for new financial system oversight structure.

Are Health Care Antiseptics Safe and Effective for Medical Professionals?

Are Health Care Antiseptics Safe and Effective for Medical Professionals?

The FDA asks for new data on the safety and efficacy of antiseptics used in hospitals and other health care settings.

PPR Launches Major Study of Business Regulation and Economic Inequality

PPR Launches Major Study of Business Regulation and Economic Inequality

Newly awarded grant will help scholars investigate the intersection of regulation and inequality.

Electronic Medicare Cards Could Reduce Fraud, Improve Care

Electronic Medicare Cards Could Reduce Fraud, Improve Care

GAO report suggests replacing paper Medicare cards with newer technology.