Rethinking States’ Role in Federal Rulemaking
By understanding key tradeoffs, federal agencies can enhance state participation in the regulatory process.
Justice Department Proposes Disability Accommodations for Moviegoers
Proposed rule would require theaters to show movies with closed captioning and audio description for disabled patrons.
Proposed Safeguards for Free Immigration Legal Services
Proposed rule could improve the accuracy of government list of free sources of legal aid.
Regulatory Policy and the Brazilian Presidential Election
Electoral results indicate Brazilians remain divided over regulatory policy.
A Floating Law Firm?
Canadian Bar Association report may rekindle debate over alternative ownership structures for U.S. law firms.
The Advantages of Private Certification Over Government Regulation
Private certification may better achieve regulatory goals than governments and regulatory agencies.
Fed May Increase Capital Holding Requirement for Large Banks
In testimony before Senate, Federal Reserve official foretells changes to banking rules.
USDA Proposes Lifting Longstanding Ban on Argentinian Meat Imports
USDA finds meat from Northern Argentina can be safely imported despite longtime concerns about foot-and-mouth disease.
Increasing Financial Regulatory Predictability through Optimizing Business Strategy
Regulatory change requires companies to implement systems to analyze regulation.
The Case Against Using Global Benefits to Set U.S. Climate Policy
Two prominent economists introduce new questions into the debate over the social cost of carbon.
Broadband Competition is the Internet’s “North Star”
FCC Chair emphasizes need for increased consumer choice in the years to come.
Regulate the Sharing Economy Parent Companies, Not Individual Providers
Company-focused regulation is better for regulators, consumers, and companies themselves.