federal preemption

America’s Preemption Gamble

America’s Preemption Gamble

The U.S. and EU are taking opposite stances on AI regulations.

The Hidden Costs of AI Preemption

The Hidden Costs of AI Preemption

Federal legislation should establish a floor for AI enforcement, empowering states to go further.

New Labor Initiatives Under Evolving Policy Considerations

New Labor Initiatives Under Evolving Policy Considerations

Kate Andrias discusses new state initiatives to protect and enhance the power of workers.

The Next Front for Reigning in Regulatory Preemption

The Next Front for Reigning in Regulatory Preemption

The next logical step to limit the administrative state is shown by recent Supreme Court concurrences.

The Challenge of Regulatory Preemption in AI Governance

The Challenge of Regulatory Preemption in AI Governance

Courts should defer to persuasive agency interpretations of statutes.

Ending EPA’s Endangerment Finding Won’t End Climate Change Regulation

Ending EPA’s Endangerment Finding Won’t End Climate Change Regulation

The EPA dog may catch the climate change bus, but it probably will not end climate change regulation.

Evaluating FDA Preemption of State Drug Regulation

Evaluating FDA Preemption of State Drug Regulation

Scholars argue that federal drug agency actions should take precedence over conflicting state regulations.

Alternative Labor Regulation

Alternative Labor Regulation

Scholar argues that state labor regulation can substitute for weak federal governance.

Incorporated Standards in a Federal System

Incorporated Standards in a Federal System

When state and local officials incorporate voluntary codes and standards, they still need to watch out for federal preemption.

The Road to Clean Air Is a Toll Road

The Road to Clean Air Is a Toll Road

Scholar argues that legal barriers should not prevent cities from using congestion pricing to curb traffic.

The Future of Maine’s Food Sovereignty Movement

The Future of Maine’s Food Sovereignty Movement

The increasing popularity of municipal regulation over food production in Maine may attract federal preemption challenges.

Persuading for Privacy

Persuading for Privacy

Pressure mounts for Congress to come to bipartisan agreement on privacy.