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Solving the FBI-Apple Dispute

Solving the FBI-Apple Dispute

Apple-FBI dispute highlights the value of improving law enforcement’s technical capacity.

The Fight for the Right to Sell Cookies

The Fight for the Right to Sell Cookies

Wisconsin farmers bring lawsuit challenging a state ban on the sale of homemade baked goods.

Keeping the Heat On in New York City

Keeping the Heat On in New York City

Proposed change to the city’s code would eliminate outdoor temperature as a determinant for heating.

The Tremor, Quake, and Aftershock of EU Privacy Norms

The Tremor, Quake, and Aftershock of EU Privacy Norms

Could the European Union’s privacy standard become the global norm?

The Role of Faithful Execution in U.S. Immigration Policy

The Role of Faithful Execution in U.S. Immigration Policy

Patricia Bellia explores legality of deferred action program under the faithful execution clause.

Is Balance of Power a Useful Doctrine?

Is Balance of Power a Useful Doctrine?

Eric Posner argues that “balance of power” is not a helpful concept for governing the relationship between the branches.

Constitutional Arrogance

Constitutional Arrogance

Michael Gerhardt argues that the presidency is designed to stretch the boundaries of its power.

The Bounds of Executive Discretion in the Regulatory State

The Bounds of Executive Discretion in the Regulatory State

Penn Law hosts symposium on the legality of contemporary uses of executive power.

Seventh Circuit Finds Wisconsin Abortion Statute Unconstitutional

Seventh Circuit Finds Wisconsin Abortion Statute Unconstitutional

Court finds state law to be medically unnecessary and burdensome to women seeking abortion services.

Are Government Benefits Going to the Wrong People?

Are Government Benefits Going to the Wrong People?

Federal audit identifies causes and consequences of benefit overpayments to disabled workers.

Agencies Propose Rule to Bolster Protections for Human Research Subjects

Agencies Propose Rule to Bolster Protections for Human Research Subjects

Rule would address concerns that medical information can be used for unauthorized purposes.

Fifth Circuit Panel Blocks Immigration Program

Fifth Circuit Panel Blocks Immigration Program

Court holds that Obama Administration plan to allow up to 4 million illegal immigrants to work legally in U.S. violates administrative law.