Protecting Adjudicators From Political Threats
Scholars argue that federal administrative law judges need more insulation from political pressures.
Expanding Presidential Influence on Agency Adjudication
The Supreme Court’s decision in U.S. v. Arthrex expands the avenues for politicizing agency adjudication.
Improving Models for Agency Appellate Review
An ACUS study examines how agency review models differ across agencies.
Rethinking Discretionary Bid Protests
Bid challenges are effective management tools, not just administrative attacks.
Publication of Policies Governing Agency Adjudicators
To enhance transparency, agencies should publish information about adjudicators on their websites.
Managing Adjudicators’ Information Access in the Internet Age
ACUS issues new recommendation to help agency adjudicators conduct online independent research.
Regulate Non-Competes by Administrative Adjudication
The FTC should use adjudications to establish policy on employment non-compete clauses.
A Stronger Separation of Powers for Administrative Agencies
A better model for the administrative state includes both agency expertise and congressional oversight for major regulations.
The Future of Administrative Law Judge Selection
ACUS sets out new recommendations for agency hiring of ALJs.
Recusal Rules for Administrative Adjudicators
ACUS’s recommendation on recusal could improve federal agency adjudication.
Accessing Agency Procedure
The Administrative Conference of the United States recommends greater transparency about agency procedure.
Guiding Agencies to Improve Transparency and Efficiency
Scholars analyze ACUS recommendations to improve efficiency, public access, and transparency in agency procedures.