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Police Departments Adopt Automated DNA Testing

Police Departments Adopt Automated DNA Testing

Rapid DNA technology expands law enforcement’s ability to test samples, but also raises privacy concerns.

Giving Regulatory Cooperation a Reality Check

Giving Regulatory Cooperation a Reality Check

International regulatory cooperation agreements have not reached desired levels of effectiveness.

More Regulation Needed to Combat Risks From Cosmetics

More Regulation Needed to Combat Risks From Cosmetics

Scholar argues that the association between cosmetics and femininity has contributed to harmful under-regulation.

The Potential Consequences of the Smoke-Free Public Housing Rule

The Potential Consequences of the Smoke-Free Public Housing Rule

Scholars argue that HUD’s smoke-free rule misses the mark in efforts to curb smoking.

FTC v. Qualcomm, Antitrust, and Intellectual Property

FTC v. Qualcomm, Antitrust, and Intellectual Property

A significant federal court decision expands on the relationship between antitrust and intellectual property law.

OMB’s New Approach to Agency Guidance Documents

OMB’s New Approach to Agency Guidance Documents

Research fellow argues that a recent OMB memo could improve regulatory lawmaking.

Is Insurance Regulation Unconstitutional?

Is Insurance Regulation Unconstitutional?

Scholar argues that the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’s power to regulate violates states’ constitutions.

Supreme Court Examines Liquor Retail Regulations

Supreme Court Examines Liquor Retail Regulations

The Court’s decision will weigh states’ regulatory powers against concerns of economic protectionism.

Curbing Ticket Bots

Curbing Ticket Bots

GAO describes potential solutions to limit the use of automated software in the ticket marketplace.

Public Engagement in Rulemaking

Public Engagement in Rulemaking

Agencies should work to expand public engagement efforts beyond notice and comment.

Recusal Rules for Administrative Adjudicators

Recusal Rules for Administrative Adjudicators

ACUS’s recommendation on recusal could improve federal agency adjudication.

Hurdles in Building Public-Private Partnerships

Hurdles in Building Public-Private Partnerships

Guidance from ACUS could help agencies navigate partnerships with the private sector.