States Waiting to Decide on Medicaid Expansion
Majority of states appear to be waiting until after next week’s election.
Protecting Privacy in DNA Sequencing
President’s Bioethics Commission recommends self-regulation and government oversight.
WTO Sinks Chinese Sanctions on U.S. Steel
Trade body says China’s restrictions violate international agreements.
When is a Federal Agency not a Federal Agency?
Credit union overseer is not subject to normal government rules when acting as liquidator.
Indian Supreme Court Says Resource Auctions Are Not Required
Advisory opinion seeks to clarify how government may allocate natural resources.
Do Chinese Telecom Companies Pose a Threat to U.S. National Security?
Congressional committee releases report on potential security risks.
New York’s Moratorium on Hydraulic Fracturing Likely to Continue
Regulators expect to extend ban on controversial natural gas extraction pending further health study.
Toxics Release Inventory: A Case Study in Information Disclosure Regulation
When does requiring companies to reveal their pollution affect their behavior?
FTC Issues New Green Marketing Guidelines
Revised Green Guides address deceptive environmental claims.
Discussion of Securities Market “Kill Switch” Dominates SEC Roundtable
Experts discuss ways to freeze trading to stop runaway computer errors.
CFPB Issues Safe Harbor Countries List for Remittance Transfer Providers
Consumer agency exempts some cross-border money transfers from certain disclosure requirements.
Penn Conference Dissects the Impact of Regulation on Jobs
Conference at Penn Law analyzes effects of regulation on employment and offers guidance for policymakers.