Opinion

The Supreme Court as Enabler in Chief

The Supreme Court as Enabler in Chief

The Supreme Court’s recent decision on presidential immunity threatens the survival of the American Republic.

Improving Timeliness in Agency Adjudication

Improving Timeliness in Agency Adjudication

Agencies should investigate the factors affecting adjudication timeliness and subsequently adopt the appropriate ACUS recommendations for improvement.

User Fees Imposed by Federal Agencies

User Fees Imposed by Federal Agencies

ACUS recommends transparency and oversight be provided whenever agencies collect user fees.

ACUS Adopts Recommendations For Best Practices in Informal Adjudication

ACUS Adopts Recommendations For Best Practices in Informal Adjudication

A new recommendation aims to improve fairness of federal administrative adjudication.

Two Neglected Effects of Loper Bright

Two Neglected Effects of Loper Bright

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron may have two salutary effects on administrative law.

Identifying and Reducing Burdens in Administrative Processes

Identifying and Reducing Burdens in Administrative Processes

Scholars propose strategies to lower the procedural hurdles of obtaining benefits.

Strengthening Global Connections in Regulatory Governance

Strengthening Global Connections in Regulatory Governance

The launch of a new International Association on Regulation and Governance can build bridges across disciplines, nations, and generations.

Improving Truck and Train Safety

Improving Truck and Train Safety

Innovations in technology and infrastructure can improve safety in shipping industries.

The Importance of Removal Restrictions in a Schedule F World

The Importance of Removal Restrictions in a Schedule F World

A second Trump presidency would threaten employment protections crucial to ensuring that governmental decisions are based on independent expert advice.

A Right to a Better Decision

A Right to a Better Decision

Public preferences for human decisions may give way in time to calls for governmental decisions made by artificial intelligence.

Lessons Learned From COVID-19

Lessons Learned From COVID-19

The COVID-19 response illustrates steps officials should take to ensure the effectiveness of vaccine mandates.

A Win for the Federal Government’s Contracting Power

A Win for the Federal Government’s Contracting Power

A recent court decision supports using procurement authority to address climate change and other policy issues.