All Essays

Financial Regulation for the Digital Age

Financial Regulation for the Digital Age

Financial regulators must adopt new strategies to keep up with changing technology.

The Mess of Meth Lab Cleanups

The Mess of Meth Lab Cleanups

Regulations on decontaminating former meth labs vary across federal and state governments.

FinCEN as the Chief Innovation Agency

FinCEN as the Chief Innovation Agency

As fintech grows, FinCEN is uniquely positioned to regulate these emerging financial services.

Why the Arkansas Ban on Medical Care for Transgender Kids Is Unconstitutional

Why the Arkansas Ban on Medical Care for Transgender Kids Is Unconstitutional

The recently enacted medical ban targets transgender kids and violates the Equal Protection Clause.

Disintermediation and Decentralization in Financial Markets

Disintermediation and Decentralization in Financial Markets

Fintech promises to decentralize and democratize financial markets, but consumer protection and regulation are still needed.

The Trading Game

The Trading Game

The gamification of financial trading apps should be cultivated, not criticized.

Does Cosmetics Regulation Need a Makeover?

Does Cosmetics Regulation Need a Makeover?

Scholars reflect on the need for stronger regulatory oversight of cosmetics in the United States.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Biden unveils the American Families Plan, the CDC changes mask guidelines for vaccinated individuals, and more…

Another Federal Name, Image, and Likeness Proposal

Another Federal Name, Image, and Likeness Proposal

Endorsement money may soon become legal for college athletes.

The U.S. Digital Identity Crisis

The U.S. Digital Identity Crisis

A national digital identity framework is key to unlocking equitable financial technology.

The Big Election Bill Sitting on Capitol Hill

The Big Election Bill Sitting on Capitol Hill

Scholars urge the Senate to pass comprehensive voting rights legislation.

DeFi Is the Next Frontier for Fintech Regulation

DeFi Is the Next Frontier for Fintech Regulation

Regulators need a new approach to regulate Decentralized Finance.