Katherine McKeen

The Inequalities of California’s Environmental Quality Act

The Inequalities of California’s Environmental Quality Act

Litigation over a state environmental law highlights both potential abuses and opportunities for reform.

Curbing the Pandemic of Cyber Sexual Abuse

Curbing the Pandemic of Cyber Sexual Abuse

Fueled by the pandemic, the nonconsensual distribution of sexual images requires federal regulatory solutions.

Religious Freedom on Death Row

Religious Freedom on Death Row

A recent U.S. Supreme Court case highlights death row inmates’ contested religious rights at executions.

The Explosive Problem of Killer Dust

The Explosive Problem of Killer Dust

Despite ongoing fatalities, OSHA has no specific regulations in place for combustible dust hazards.

Cracking the Egg Donation Market

Cracking the Egg Donation Market

The booming U.S. egg donation industry requires more regulation to safeguard donor welfare.

An Actual War on Climate Change?

An Actual War on Climate Change?

Scholar asserts that the U.S. executive branch can regulate climate change as a national security threat.

Regulating Tribal Waters Without Attacking Tribal Sovereignty

Regulating Tribal Waters Without Attacking Tribal Sovereignty

Scholar argues that the Clean Water Act can protect water resources and tribal jurisdiction.

Bringing Diversity to Californian Boardrooms

Bringing Diversity to Californian Boardrooms

Two recent state laws seek to place more members of underrepresented groups on public company boards.

A Modern Antitrust Law for Tech Tycoons

A Modern Antitrust Law for Tech Tycoons

Proposed legislation could update antitrust legal standards and the U.S. government’s enforcement capacity.

Community Land Trusts Get a California Makeover

Community Land Trusts Get a California Makeover

California laws may help community land trusts tackle a housing crisis and other issues.

When Courts Play God, Whose Religion Matters?

When Courts Play God, Whose Religion Matters?

A religious freedom law invoked by conservative groups may also protect progressive causes.

Battling Refrigerators in the War on Climate Change

Battling Refrigerators in the War on Climate Change

A new U.S. government funding bill ushers in two initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.