Regulating Hemp
After a long struggle, farmers will soon be able to grow industrial hemp in the United States.
Debating Independent Agencies
The upcoming Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of the CFPB highlights modern debates about independent agencies.
Philadelphia Passes Renters’ Right to Counsel
The law is a win for housing advocates, but gaps remain in city’s rental protections.
Inequalities in Natural Disaster Regulation
Certain communities may face disproportionate harms in the wake of natural disasters.
Making Sense of the Trump Administration’s Regulatory Numbers
The Administration quietly released data showing its deregulatory success has been limited.
Justice Department’s New Position on Patents, Standard Setting, and Injunctions
A new policy statement from the federal government contradicts established law on whether patent holders can seek injunctions.
Regulating Sports Betting After Murphy v. NCAA
After a 2018 Supreme Court case, the laboratories of democracy are busy experimenting with sports betting.
Street-Level Administrative Constitutionalism
Front-line workers in federal agencies play a key role in applying the Constitution to administrative cases.
Reflections on Bureaucratic Barriers to Immigration Reform
Practical obstacles to implementing policy illustrate how agencies assess their own constitutional authority.
Did a Federal Ethics Loophole Worsen the Vaping Crisis?
Congress should adopt stronger restrictions on former federal officials’ ability to lobby their old employers.
Six Degrees of Delegation
The nondelegation doctrine actually makes sense when viewed in dimensional terms.