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
Penn Law hosts symposium on the legality of contemporary uses of executive power.
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?
Federal audit identifies causes and consequences of benefit overpayments to disabled workers.
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
Court holds that Obama Administration plan to allow up to 4 million illegal immigrants to work legally in U.S. violates administrative law.
EEOC Probes Hollywood Hiring Practices
Agency requests interviews with female directors in light of allegations of discriminatory hiring.
Reducing Unregulated Transfers of Child Custody
Federal audit report highlights need for states to track and prevent unregulated adoptions.
EPA Announces Updated Pesticide Protection Standards for Farmworkers
Agency’s final rule aims to strengthen safeguards and make them comparable to those in other industries.
Federal Agency Tackles Discrimination in Health Care
A proposed rule would offer patients protection from certain types of discrimination.
The Workplace Constitution and the Spiderman Theory of State Action
“With great power comes great responsibility” to ensure workplace equality.
New Regulation Seeks to Combat Housing Segregation
HUD rule aims to clarify fair housing obligations and promote residential integration.