Tracking Legal Responses to COVID-19
The Regulatory Review’s extensive COVID-19 global series exemplifies Penn Law’s international and cross-disciplinary strengths.
Comparative Administrative Law Matters in the Fight Against COVID-19
The Regulatory Review’s global COVID-19 series offers valuable lessons that can help improve administrative law and policy.
Portugal’s Response to COVID-19
Timely and extensive interventions have facilitated Portugal’s success in addressing COVID-19.
China’s Administrative State Is Both a Blessing and a Curse
China’s approach to regulatory law has both helped and hindered the government’s response to COVID-19.
Chile’s Political and Institutional Response to COVID-19
Expanded executive power presents challenges to plans for constitutional and political reform.
Why Brazil’s COVID-19 Response Is Failing
In Brazil, a political crisis rages between federal and state governments as coronavirus cases keep rising.
What Makes an Emergency?
Curbing executive overreach requires a clear definition of “emergency” and limits on powers used to respond to crises.
Singapore’s Regulatory Response to COVID-19
The pandemic appears tailor-made for Singapore’s managerial and interventionist style of governance.
Soft Regulation and Hard Compliance in Taiwan
The secret to Taiwan’s successful fight against COVID-19 is its people, not its government.
Did Japan’s Lenient Lockdown Conquer the Coronavirus?
Despite federal attempts to fight COVID-19, Japanese law prioritizes individual rights and regional autonomy.
Lessons From New Zealand’s COVID-19 Success
The United States might well have saved many lives by following New Zealand’s science-based playbook.
Italy’s Complex Legislative Framework Impairs its COVID-19 Response
Italy’s pandemic policies struggle with the same legislative and regulatory challenges as traditional laws.











