Lila Sevener

Protecting Future Biodiversity

Protecting Future Biodiversity

Can the Endangered Species Act be used to protect future species?

Climate Change, Migration, and Immigration Law

Climate Change, Migration, and Immigration Law

Scholar argues that the United States may need to amend its asylum laws to include climate refugees.

Regulating Tiger Kings

Regulating Tiger Kings

A proposed federal law would tighten regulation of private possession of big cats.

The Power of the Paris Agreement

The Power of the Paris Agreement

Scholars assert that the accord has achieved more than would be expected of a non-binding agreement.

GDPR and Artificial Intelligence

GDPR and Artificial Intelligence

Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation could impact AI startups that depend heavily on data.

COVID-19 and the Defense Production Act

COVID-19 and the Defense Production Act

A 70-year old law could help in the battle against the coronavirus outbreak.

The Long Road to SNAP

The Long Road to SNAP

U.S. food stamp programs grapple with a new wave of scrutiny.

Unemployment and COVID-19

Unemployment and COVID-19

As the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. economy, over ten million Americans filed for unemployment insurance.

A Power of Monumental Proportions

A Power of Monumental Proportions

Presidents can create national monuments, but a debate rages over whether they can modify them.

Before the Bedside Manner

Before the Bedside Manner

Health care licensing regulators grapple with innovation, safety, and expertise when credentialing providers.

A Champagne by Any Other Name

A Champagne by Any Other Name

EU quality schemes protect agricultural products tied to certain areas against food fraud.

Can the U.S. Outpace Disease Outbreaks?

Can the U.S. Outpace Disease Outbreaks?

In the United States, disease outbreaks challenge emergency preparedness.