Sidney A. Shapiro

Sidney A. Shapiro is the Frank U. Fletcher Chair in Law at the Wake Forest University Law School and a co-author of Administrative Procedure and Practice (5th ed. West), among other books.

A Failure of Administrative Law in OSHA During the Pandemic
Opinion | Process | Process | Process Jul 21, 2020

A Failure of Administrative Law in OSHA During the Pandemic

The hyper-deference courts provide to agencies has failed to protect workers from OSHA inaction amid COVID-19.

Environmental Justice Is Worth Fighting For
Opinion | Environment | Environment | Environment Oct 2, 2018

Environmental Justice Is Worth Fighting For

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Despite challenges posed by climate change, recent policymaking leaves room for optimism.

Regulating the Green Economy
Opinion | Environment | Environment | Environment Sep 24, 2018

Regulating the Green Economy

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Environmentalists and human-needs advocates must come together to drive the green economy movement.

A Different Approach to Teaching Regulatory Law and Policy
Opinion | Education | Process Aug 17, 2016

A Different Approach to Teaching Regulatory Law and Policy

Addressing how policy and law influence regulation is a critical—and overlooked—part of regulatory curriculum.

Old and New Capture
Opinion | Process Jun 28, 2016

Old and New Capture

These two forms of regulatory capture require different solutions.

Regulation and Democracy
Opinion | Process | Process | Process Mar 24, 2014

Regulation and Democracy

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How the resurgence of progressivism will produce improved regulatory outcomes.