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Regulating the Settler-in-Chief

Regulating the Settler-in-Chief

When it comes to brokering settlements, presidential power may need to be regulated.

Will a Proposed E-Cigarette Rule Adequately Protect Youth?

Will a Proposed E-Cigarette Rule Adequately Protect Youth?

The FDA recently proposed a rule on e-cigarettes, but critics claim key protections are still needed.

Two Cheers for Industry Self-Governance

Two Cheers for Industry Self-Governance

Better analysis can reveal the conditions under which self-regulation works well for society.

Long-awaited Money Market Regulatory Reform Falls Short

Long-awaited Money Market Regulatory Reform Falls Short

The SEC’s new money market rule may actually increase the run risk for some funds.

Drug and Alcohol Tests for Professional Drivers

Drug and Alcohol Tests for Professional Drivers

Agency proposes database of drug and alcohol tests for commercial drivers.

A Libertarian Bias in the D.C. Circuit’s Administrative Law

A Libertarian Bias in the D.C. Circuit’s Administrative Law

Scholars say the Supreme Court should rebuke the lower court’s ideologically influenced decisions.

Congress Considers Regulating Tax Preparers

Congress Considers Regulating Tax Preparers

After federal court blocks IRS rule, Democrats urge new legislation on tax preparation.

Regulating the “Sharing Economy”

Regulating the “Sharing Economy”

General permits could provide the right amount of regulation for a new, booming industry.

A More Sensible Approach to Vesting Jurisdiction for Judicial Review of Agency Decisions

A More Sensible Approach to Vesting Jurisdiction for Judicial Review of Agency Decisions

A clearer framework is needed to address jurisdiction questions in legal actions against agencies.

European Court’s Transparency Ruling May Impact Trade Talks With U.S.

European Court’s Transparency Ruling May Impact Trade Talks With U.S.

Increased public access to EU documents could present challenges for key negotiations with U.S.

Freedom of Information Act Report Cards

Freedom of Information Act Report Cards

Center for Effective Government gives several major agencies failing grades for transparency.

Quality Control and Criminal Justice

Quality Control and Criminal Justice

Can methods used to reduce health care and aviation errors apply to the criminal justice system?