Regulating the Next Generation of Genetic Testing
New approaches to clinical care pose regulatory challenges.
Balancing Medical Privacy and Public Safety
HHS letter clarifies HIPAA’s Privacy Rule and may have the potential to reduce gun violence.
Global Banking Committee Announces New Priorities
Basel Committee on Banking Supervision publishes its agenda for 2015–2016.
Evaluating Regulations after the Fact
ACUS calls for incorporation of retrospective analysis into the regulatory process.
Lawmakers Propose a Single Food Safety Administration
A recently introduced bill would create a new, unified agency to oversee all U.S. food safety.
Should Local Governments Support the Sharing Economy?
Despite regulatory controversy, two legal scholars argue that state and local governments should actively subsidize the sharing economy.
In Defense of Soft Law Accounting Standards
Scholars argue that the diffusion of soft law norms throughout the European Union promotes reliable accounting practices.
How the U.S. Government Can Better Promote “Anchor” Institutions
New report proposes ways that the federal government can help encourage anchor institutions to revitalize communities.
An SEC Commissioner Highlights Global Challenges to U.S. Financial Markets
Speech by U.S. regulator highlights complex issues facing U.S. capital markets.
Helping the IRS Keep Track of Tax-Exempt Charitable Groups
The GAO recommends the IRS improve oversight of tax-exempt charitable organizations.
EPA Report Finds One-Year Rise in Toxic Pollution
Data show a fifteen percent increase in toxic chemicals released from 2012 to 2013.