Analysis

Diving Into the Benefits of the Clean Water Act

Diving Into the Benefits of the Clean Water Act

Scholars explore whether the benefits of the Clean Water Act justify its costs.

Sex Workers Fight for Safe Conditions After Being Taken Offline

Sex Workers Fight for Safe Conditions After Being Taken Offline

A new law targets online sex trafficking, but critics worry about the consequences for sex workers’ safety.

Antitrust Law and the Future of the NCAA’s Amateurism Rules

Antitrust Law and the Future of the NCAA’s Amateurism Rules

Scholar suggests that the NCAA’s defense of amateurism no longer stands after a recent Supreme Court decision.

How Sessions Reshaped the U.S. Immigration Court System

How Sessions Reshaped the U.S. Immigration Court System

In less than two years, the former Attorney General spearheaded significant changes to the U.S. immigration system.

The Case for Eating Bugs

The Case for Eating Bugs

Scholar argues FDA should regulate insects as food to help address food insecurity.

Amusement Park Accommodations for the Disabled

Amusement Park Accommodations for the Disabled

Commentator argues that amusement parks can do more to expand access to disabled individuals.

Strengthening Eco-Labeling Regulation

Strengthening Eco-Labeling Regulation

Scholar argues that many companies use unsubstantiated environmental claims to mislead consumers.

EPA Proposes Amendments to Obama-Era Emissions Rule

EPA Proposes Amendments to Obama-Era Emissions Rule

The proposed rule would increase carbon dioxide limits for certain coal-powered plants.

Judge Suspends Rules Expanding Exemptions to the Contraceptive Mandate

Judge Suspends Rules Expanding Exemptions to the Contraceptive Mandate

National injunction stops corporations from claiming religious or moral exemptions to birth control coverage.

How FDA Drug Review Contributed to the Opioid Epidemic

How FDA Drug Review Contributed to the Opioid Epidemic

Scholars argue that FDA should use larger health data sets in its approval process for high-risk drugs.

Stealing from the Poor and Giving to the Rich in the Workplace

Stealing from the Poor and Giving to the Rich in the Workplace

Report finds that large companies are responsible for a large number of wage violations.

Robots Are People Too…Maybe

Robots Are People Too…Maybe

Scholar argues that robots should be regulated based on three key individual traits.