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Regulating Tiger Kings

Regulating Tiger Kings

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

Autonomous Weapons Under International Humanitarian Law

Autonomous Weapons Under International Humanitarian Law

Expert asserts that military use of autonomous weapons could be meaningfully regulated under international humanitarian law.

When Tech Giants Want to Play Banker

When Tech Giants Want to Play Banker

In financially uncertain times, regulators should be attentive to Facebook’s plan to issue a cryptocurrency.

The Pandemic’s Toll on Science

The Pandemic’s Toll on Science

Deep state conspiracies threaten science and degrade public trust in government amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keeping School Children Fed and Healthy

Keeping School Children Fed and Healthy

School lunch regulation takes on new importance during COVID-19, as families struggle to access nutritious meals.

The Untapped Power of Tribal Clean Energy

The Untapped Power of Tribal Clean Energy

Scholar asserts that federal law and incentive structures should facilitate renewable energy development on tribal lands.

Putting a Label on Farm Animal Welfare

Putting a Label on Farm Animal Welfare

Scholar argues that inconsistent animal welfare labeling practices harm consumers.

FERC’s Carbon Blind Spot

FERC’s Carbon Blind Spot

Critics argue that a federal regulator’s failure to address climate change clashes with the goal of efficient markets.

The ADA, Telework, and the Post-Pandemic Workplace

The ADA, Telework, and the Post-Pandemic Workplace

The EEOC should update its guidance to encourage employers to provide telework as a reasonable accommodation.

Telecare for All

Telecare for All

Telehealth regulations seek to expand health care for underserved patients in rural areas.

Mergers That Monopolize Labor Should Not Pass Go

Mergers That Monopolize Labor Should Not Pass Go

Scholars argue that courts could interpret the Clayton Act to prevent mergers that result in lowering wages.

Heuristics and Small Business Response to Regulation

Heuristics and Small Business Response to Regulation

Applying behavioral economics to the study of regulation could help improve attitudes among business owners.