Labor Regulation at the Department of Transportation
The Transportation Department’s labor policies impede necessary safety reforms.
Judicial Intervention in State and Local Public School Curricula
Courts address limits of state and local control over school curriculum.
Legislative Primacy
President Trump’s recent executive orders challenge Congress’s role in creating policy.
Correcting the Common Sense of “Biological Sex”
The Trump Administration’s definition of biological sex does not accurately reflect modern science.
President Trump’s Power to Remove FTC Commissioners
Removal of commissioners runs counter to a 90-year-old precedent, teeing up a potential Supreme Court case.
Will a Republican Trifecta Bring Clearer Crypto Regulation?
Clarified cryptocurrency regulation may come from expanded CFTC power under Trump Administration.
A Loss for Public Participation
HHS’s reversal of its Nixon-era policy will reduce valuable public participation in rulemakings.
Administrative Changes that Decrease Transparency at HHS
Recent actions by HHS undermine the promises of transparency made by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Reforming Labor Law
Benjamin Sachs discusses the need for labor-law reform and explains how state and local governments can increase worker power.
Emergency Powers in Pandemic Response
Scholars discuss the government’s emergency powers during a pandemic.
Passing Liability to States of Incorporation
Scholar suggests that states be held liable for corporations’ unpaid debts to protect tort victims.
The Energy Costs of Cryptocurrency
Scholar proposes legal solutions to regulate cryptocurrency mining’s energy consumption in a climate-friendly way.