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Incorporated Standards in a Federal System

Incorporated Standards in a Federal System

When state and local officials incorporate voluntary codes and standards, they still need to watch out for federal preemption.

Introducing Incorporation by Reference

Introducing Incorporation by Reference

Incorporation by reference demonstrates how private and public actors collaborate to create modern regulation.

Teaching Standard Essential Patents

Teaching Standard Essential Patents

In-depth course module opens the door for law students to the increasingly vital world of voluntary standards.

Law’s Interaction with Voluntary Codes and Standards

Law’s Interaction with Voluntary Codes and Standards

Voluntary codes and standards affect many important aspects of the law and the legal system.

Codes-and-Standards.org

Codes-and-Standards.org

The Penn Program on Regulation launches a new curricular resource site that showcases the importance of voluntary codes and standards.

Why the SEC is Wrong About Implied Preclusion

Why the SEC is Wrong About Implied Preclusion

Federal securities regulators should not use implied preclusion to shield themselves from constitutional challenge.

A Tale of Two Cities’ Diversifying Economies

A Tale of Two Cities’ Diversifying Economies

Nevada offers a case study of how states can succeed in attracting new employers.

Using Insurance to Regulate Food Safety

Using Insurance to Regulate Food Safety

Insurance underwriters can help farmers manage the risk of microbial contamination in their fields.

How Regulators Should Supervise Software

How Regulators Should Supervise Software

The CFTC and other regulators should evaluate with caution proposals to automate financial transactions.

Do Not Blame Us

Do Not Blame Us

Court disregards the Clean Air Act’s clear language in applying the major questions doctrine to curb EPA’s climate authority.

Legislators as Defendants but Not as Plaintiffs

Legislators as Defendants but Not as Plaintiffs

The Supreme Court increased potential intervening defendants when it implicitly protected voter ID laws.

Supreme Court Crushes the United States’ Ability to Mitigate Climate Change

Supreme Court Crushes the United States’ Ability to Mitigate Climate Change

Rejecting EPA’s ability to reshape the coal industry, the Court forecasts invalidating future agency actions.