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The New Rent Seekers in Public Utility Regulation

The New Rent Seekers in Public Utility Regulation

Addressing social problems through utility regulation may lead to inefficiency and unfairness.

Valuing Animal Life in Regulatory Impact Analyses

Valuing Animal Life in Regulatory Impact Analyses

Scholar argues that regulators should value the lives of animals in their benefit-cost analyses.

Navigating Climate Change with Targeted Reforms

Navigating Climate Change with Targeted Reforms

Scholar calls for targeted environmental law changes to accelerate energy projects for climate action.

High Minimum Fines in China Undermine Administrative Discretion

High Minimum Fines in China Undermine Administrative Discretion

China’s minimum fines foster uniform penalties across infractions and prevent leniency for minor violations.

Decreasing Distracted Driving Danger

Decreasing Distracted Driving Danger

Scholars and practitioners explore solutions to the safety risk of distracted driving.

Putting the Ball Back in the Kids’ Court

Putting the Ball Back in the Kids’ Court

Scholar proposes federal oversight of youth sports to protect athletes’ health and promote equity in ahtletics.

Reducing Barriers to Glucose Monitoring

Reducing Barriers to Glucose Monitoring

FDA approves first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for U.S. patients.

We, the Children of the United States

We, the Children of the United States

Scholars assess regulations affecting youth rights and offer guidance to promote youth civic participation.

The Antitrust Guarantee

The Antitrust Guarantee

The Guarantee Clause is an untapped means of protecting Americans from anti-republican corporate behavior.

Achieving Gender Parity

Achieving Gender Parity

Rangita de Silva de Alwis discusses the state of women in leadership positions around the globe.

Removing America’s Aging Dams

Removing America’s Aging Dams

Scholars discuss the growing rate of dam removal in the United States.

The Past, Present, and Future of EMTALA

The Past, Present, and Future of EMTALA

Scholars discuss EMTALA’s effects on physicians and argue for its continued use.