Analysis

Many Railroads Will Not Have Required Safety Technology by Deadline

Many Railroads Will Not Have Required Safety Technology by Deadline

Auditor outlines problems and gives guidance to rail regulator over delays with positive train control.

A Squandered Opportunity for Effective Consumer Protection?

A Squandered Opportunity for Effective Consumer Protection?

Law professor argues that financial reform legislation hurts consumers.

How Soon Can the World’s Electricity Go Carbon-Free?

How Soon Can the World’s Electricity Go Carbon-Free?

Nuclear power expansion shows potential for emissions-free electricity by 2050.

Should Congress Simplify Regulation of Higher Education?

Should Congress Simplify Regulation of Higher Education?

Senate-sponsored task force urges streamlined approach to the regulation of higher education.

The Marijuana Industry’s Access to Banks

The Marijuana Industry’s Access to Banks

Legal scholar offers solutions to regulatory obstacles preventing businesses from using financial institutions.

States Adopt Private Market Model for Public Health Insurance Programs

States Adopt Private Market Model for Public Health Insurance Programs

An experimental Medicaid program could cut across party lines and provide health care to millions of Americans.

Global Banking Associations Attribute Bond Market Slump to Regulation

Global Banking Associations Attribute Bond Market Slump to Regulation

Researchers claim that post-crisis regulatory overhaul has created a liquidity crisis.

The Case Against FDA Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Diagnostic Tests

The Case Against FDA Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Diagnostic Tests

Scholar argues against proposal to regulate lab-developed tests as medical devices.

The Case for FDA Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Diagnostic Tests

The Case for FDA Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Diagnostic Tests

Scholar argues in favor of proposal to regulate lab-developed tests as medical devices.

The Workplace Constitution and the Spiderman Theory of State Action

The Workplace Constitution and the Spiderman Theory of State Action

“With great power comes great responsibility” to ensure workplace equality.

Applying Tobacco Tax Lessons to Sugary Drinks

Applying Tobacco Tax Lessons to Sugary Drinks

Scholar says price minimums and prohibitions on discounts must accompany sugary beverage taxes.

Committee Recommends Cautious Use of Issue Exhaustion Doctrine in Rulemaking Cases

Committee Recommends Cautious Use of Issue Exhaustion Doctrine in Rulemaking Cases

ACUS committee warns against requirement to raise issues in rulemaking before seeking judicial review.