New York City Considers a “Civil Gideon” for Housing Court
Proposed change to New York City’s code would provide free legal counsel to low-income tenants facing eviction.
Can Copyright Law Protect Revenge Porn Victims?
Copyright protection may provide a possible tool in the fight against revenge porn.
Justice Department Proposes Disability Accommodations for Moviegoers
Proposed rule would require theaters to show movies with closed captioning and audio description for disabled patrons.
Proposed Safeguards for Free Immigration Legal Services
Proposed rule could improve the accuracy of government list of free sources of legal aid.
Shorter Sentences for Parole Violators
Parole Commission considers new rule to reduce sentences for minor parole violations.
Quality Control and Criminal Justice
Can methods used to reduce health care and aviation errors apply to the criminal justice system?
Cracks Emerge in U.S. Prohibition on Industrial Hemp Cultivation
As 2014 Farm Bill loosens federal restrictions, states look to gain new revenue.
Unmasking Patent Trolls
Patent and Trademark Office proposes rule that would seek to increase transparency in patent ownership.
Private Rules, Public Goods
New book examines agents and entrepreneurs in today’s global environmental governance.
Improving Disability Adjudication
ACUS makes several recommendations to improve SSA’s claim processing.