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Supreme Court to Hear FTC Challenge to Licensing Board

Supreme Court to Hear FTC Challenge to Licensing Board

Dispute over teeth-whitening regulations may expand federal antitrust authority over states.

Primary Season Poses Special Challenges for PAC Spending Reporting

Primary Season Poses Special Challenges for PAC Spending Reporting

FEC proposes three alternative draft rules for the transparency of multi-state primary expenditures.

The Case for Declining Discount Rates

The Case for Declining Discount Rates

Why current practices of regulatory analysis undervalue future benefits.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Court upholds USDA rules on country-of-origin labels, NHTSA issues rule on back-up car cameras, and more…

North Carolina Coal Ash Spill Renews Debate Over Delayed EPA Regulations

North Carolina Coal Ash Spill Renews Debate Over Delayed EPA Regulations

February spill raises question of whether coal ash requires federal regulation.

Inflating Civil Penalties

Inflating Civil Penalties

FDA adjusts maximum civil money penalties to account for inflation.

A Regulatory Vacuum in the Growing Space Launch Market

A Regulatory Vacuum in the Growing Space Launch Market

Congress limits administrative safety regulation while offering financial safety net.

Changing Risk Culture is Hard

Changing Risk Culture is Hard

Culture and attitudes toward risk are built into the foundations of systemically important banks.

Week in Review

Week in Review

SCOTUS hears argument for Hobby Lobby, agencies propose clarification of CWA bodies of water, and more…

Former Commissioner Speaks About SEC’s Role in Rapidly Changing Market

Former Commissioner Speaks About SEC’s Role in Rapidly Changing Market

Troy A. Paredes offers his views on recent regulatory developments at a Penn seminar.

EPA Adopts Stricter Standards to Clean Up Auto Exhaust

EPA Adopts Stricter Standards to Clean Up Auto Exhaust

EPA finalized new rules on sulfur in gasoline and tailpipe emissions as part of clean car program.

ConEd Invests $1 Billion in Infrastructure Resilient to Climate Change

ConEd Invests $1 Billion in Infrastructure Resilient to Climate Change

For the first time, NY utility commission orders climate adaptation measures.