Opinion

Regulating the “Sharing Economy”

Regulating the “Sharing Economy”

General permits could provide the right amount of regulation for a new, booming industry.

General Permits and the Regulation of Greenhouse Gases

General Permits and the Regulation of Greenhouse Gases

Recent Supreme Court decision misses a climate change solution that could satisfy all parties.

A More Sensible Approach to Vesting Jurisdiction for Judicial Review of Agency Decisions

A More Sensible Approach to Vesting Jurisdiction for Judicial Review of Agency Decisions

A clearer framework is needed to address jurisdiction questions in legal actions against agencies.

Regulatory Science and the TTIP

Regulatory Science and the TTIP

Trade talks could help improve regulatory policy in both the U.S. and EU.

(Mis)management of Lake Okeechobee Discharges

(Mis)management of Lake Okeechobee Discharges

To save a natural treasure, Florida should institute stricter TMDLs to reduce fertilizer runoff.

The Role of Permits in the Regulatory State

The Role of Permits in the Regulatory State

General permits play an increasingly important role in implementing regulation.

Rethinking Disclosure in the Wake of McCutcheon v. FEC

Rethinking Disclosure in the Wake of McCutcheon v. FEC

The FEC’s data system must be improved if campaign finance disclosure is to work.

Two Cheers for Recess Appointments

Two Cheers for Recess Appointments

The Supreme Court lets the president down easy in NLRB v. Noel Canning.

Why Arizona Should Lift its Regulatory Moratorium

Why Arizona Should Lift its Regulatory Moratorium

Arizona should end its five-year moratorium on new regulations.

Proactive Regulation

Proactive Regulation

Policymakers should use statistical prediction to analyze social trends and prevent crises before they strike.

The Costs and Benefits of Data Brokers

The Costs and Benefits of Data Brokers

Data brokers’ use of big data leads to questions about how best to protect consumers.

Enforcement and Regulatory Governance

Enforcement and Regulatory Governance

Environmental regulators need to take a more holistic approach to improve compliance.