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Giving the Power of Preemption to Private Business

Giving the Power of Preemption to Private Business

Florida lawmakers create a pathway for companies to challenge local regulations that affect profits.

Addressing an Algorithmic PATTERN of Bias

Addressing an Algorithmic PATTERN of Bias

The Justice Department pledges to address racial bias in an algorithm that determines early release.

Law Students Can Now Argue Copyright Claims

Law Students Can Now Argue Copyright Claims

A new U.S. Copyright Office rule allows law students to appear before the Copyright Claims Board.

Aborting the Right to Abortion

Aborting the Right to Abortion

A leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion turns the national debate over Roe v. Wade on its head.

Contracts and Privacy Policies in the Age of Smart Readers

Contracts and Privacy Policies in the Age of Smart Readers

New technology can enhance consumer comprehension of complex contract terms.

Protecting Abortion Post-Roe

Protecting Abortion Post-Roe

Scholars offer suggestions for protecting abortion rights if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

Immigrants Living Under a Different Regulatory Scheme

Immigrants Living Under a Different Regulatory Scheme

Scholars and advocates address regulatory frameworks that govern immigrants without legal status.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Supreme Court is poised to overrule Roe v. Wade, upheld religious speech at government buildings, and more . . .

The Inequalities of California’s Environmental Quality Act

The Inequalities of California’s Environmental Quality Act

Litigation over a state environmental law highlights both potential abuses and opportunities for reform.

FERC Proposes Revamp to Pipeline Approval Process

FERC Proposes Revamp to Pipeline Approval Process

FERC proposes environmental justice concerns play a larger role in federal approvals of natural gas pipelines.

The Biden Administration’s Rail Regulation Efforts Make Little Sense

The Biden Administration’s Rail Regulation Efforts Make Little Sense

The Biden Administration should discard a recent proposal to impose reciprocal switching on U.S. railroads.

Lessons from the Paycheck Protection Program

Lessons from the Paycheck Protection Program

To navigate future crises, policymakers can learn from the flaws of pandemic-era loan distribution.