Using Technology and Contractors in the Administrative State
Government agency recommends that other federal agencies follow best practices for automation, notice, and use of private contractors.
A Voluntary Coda
Just as with the process of creating voluntary codes and standards, the development of Codes-and-Standards.org was truly collaborative.
Private Standards and the Benzene Case
A classic Supreme Court case highlights the impact and importance of private standards for regulated entities.
Introducing Incorporation by Reference
Incorporation by reference demonstrates how private and public actors collaborate to create modern regulation.
Law’s Interaction with Voluntary Codes and Standards
Voluntary codes and standards affect many important aspects of the law and the legal system.
Codes-and-Standards.org
The Penn Program on Regulation launches a new curricular resource site that showcases the importance of voluntary codes and standards.
Why the SEC is Wrong About Implied Preclusion
Federal securities regulators should not use implied preclusion to shield themselves from constitutional challenge.
Subdelegating Authority in the Executive Branch
Scholars argue that career officials in the executive branch have significant decision-making power.
Nostalgia for Agency Expertise
Calls for more deference to agency expertise derive from an unrealistic view of executive policymaking.
A Major Ruling on Major Questions
In West Virginia v. EPA, the Supreme Court cements the major questions doctrine and strengthens the separation of powers.
Is Chevron Deference Still Alive?
Three takeaways follow from the Supreme Court’s recent opinions ignoring Chevron v. NRDC.
The Supreme Court’s 2021-2022 Regulatory Term
Scholars and practitioners discuss the Court’s most significant regulatory decisions of the last term.