All Essays

Is Privacy an Antitrust Concern?

Is Privacy an Antitrust Concern?

Politicians and activists urge synthesis, but the FTC remains skeptical.

A More Sensible Approach to Vesting Jurisdiction for Judicial Review of Agency Decisions

A More Sensible Approach to Vesting Jurisdiction for Judicial Review of Agency Decisions

A clearer framework is needed to address jurisdiction questions in legal actions against agencies.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The FCC extends comment period on open internet rules, the EEOC updated its Guidance on pregnancy discrimination, and more…

European Court’s Transparency Ruling May Impact Trade Talks With U.S.

European Court’s Transparency Ruling May Impact Trade Talks With U.S.

Increased public access to EU documents could present challenges for key negotiations with U.S.

Freedom of Information Act Report Cards

Freedom of Information Act Report Cards

Center for Effective Government gives several major agencies failing grades for transparency.

Quality Control and Criminal Justice

Quality Control and Criminal Justice

Can methods used to reduce health care and aviation errors apply to the criminal justice system?

Regulatory Science and the TTIP

Regulatory Science and the TTIP

Trade talks could help improve regulatory policy in both the U.S. and EU.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The TSA announces it will not permit “powerless” electronic devices on certain flights, the EPA proposes amendments to the Clean Air Act, and more…

Mixed Response to FDA’s Planned Makeover of Nutrition Labels

Mixed Response to FDA’s Planned Makeover of Nutrition Labels

Proposed updates to label draw praise from public health groups, concern from food industry.

Alcohol Bureau Will Not Revise Labeling Rules

Alcohol Bureau Will Not Revise Labeling Rules

TTB withholds “gluten-free” label for specially processed beers.

The Promise and Perils of Gluten-Free Labels

The Promise and Perils of Gluten-Free Labels

The FDA’s gluten-free labeling rule may lead manufacturers to inform some consumers while misleading others.

How Did Wyoming Take Back Control of Gray Wolf Protection?

How Did Wyoming Take Back Control of Gray Wolf Protection?

Essay contest winner chronicles conflict between federal and Wyoming officials over management of gray wolf population in the state.