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Cannabis Conundrums

Cannabis Conundrums

Law and policy experts dissect the challenges created by divergent federal and state laws on marijuana.

Federal Appeals Court Calls Off Agency’s Robocall Ruling

Federal Appeals Court Calls Off Agency’s Robocall Ruling

The D.C. Circuit strikes down some of the FCC’s restrictions on automated calls.

Federal Court Orders EPA to Revisit Lead Risks

Federal Court Orders EPA to Revisit Lead Risks

Ninth Circuit orders EPA to propose a new standard for lead dust and an updated definition for lead paint.

Regulating Immigration in a Deregulatory Administration

Regulating Immigration in a Deregulatory Administration

The Trump Administration’s measures to restrict immigration do not square with its push to deregulate.

Regulating Religious Accommodation at Work

Regulating Religious Accommodation at Work

Federal appeals court weighs employers’ obligation to accommodate employees’ religious practices.

The Transgender Military Personnel Fight Continues Amid Uncertainty

The Transgender Military Personnel Fight Continues Amid Uncertainty

President’s memo favoring a ban of transgender service members raises new questions for future litigation.

The Guidance Racket

The Guidance Racket

Despite attacks from conservatives, guidance documents help agencies and regulated firms comply with the law.

Philadelphia’s Fight Over Pay History

Philadelphia’s Fight Over Pay History

City ordinance prohibiting employers from asking about past salaries remains in limbo in federal court.

Achieving Agency Compliance

Achieving Agency Compliance

Scholar examines the role of contempt findings in ensuring agency compliance with court orders.

The Public Interest in Public Securities Settlements

The Public Interest in Public Securities Settlements

Legal scholar argues SEC settlements after Dodd-Frank create potential costs for defendants and the public.

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.