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Regulating Hemp

Regulating Hemp

After a long struggle, farmers will soon be able to grow industrial hemp in the United States.

Climate Change Necessitates Normative Change

Climate Change Necessitates Normative Change

Global warming poses unique threats that require paradigmatic shifts to solve.

Debating Independent Agencies

Debating Independent Agencies

The upcoming Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of the CFPB highlights modern debates about independent agencies.

The Tipping Point for Restaurant Owners?

The Tipping Point for Restaurant Owners?

Labor Department’s proposed rule would change how employers pay tipped employees for non-tipped duties.

Are Subprime Auto Loans Driving the Next Financial Crisis?

Are Subprime Auto Loans Driving the Next Financial Crisis?

Commentator argues that failure to regulate risky lending could lead to mass defaults.

Philadelphia Passes Renters’ Right to Counsel

Philadelphia Passes Renters’ Right to Counsel

The law is a win for housing advocates, but gaps remain in city’s rental protections.

Combatting Drug Shortages

Combatting Drug Shortages

A federal task force proposes regulatory solutions to mitigate drug shortages.

Meat and Meat Alternatives Regulation

Meat and Meat Alternatives Regulation

As people consume less meat and more meat alternatives, regulators have a role to play in ensuring accurate consumer information and safety.

Inequalities in Natural Disaster Regulation

Inequalities in Natural Disaster Regulation

Certain communities may face disproportionate harms in the wake of natural disasters.

A New Era for the ERA

A New Era for the ERA

The Equal Rights Amendment raises questions of congressional authority.

Planning for the Return of Supersonic Commercial Aviation

Planning for the Return of Supersonic Commercial Aviation

The FAA is proposing updates to a rule governing supersonic aircraft testing.