Regulating Sober Living Homes
Public officials and sober living home operators dispute whether sober living homes need more oversight.
Allowing Students to Access Sunscreen Without Restriction
Legislatures reconsider whether students can access sunscreen in school without a doctor’s note.
Regulating by Way of Straws
California legislator proposes regulating straw use in certain restaurants to reduce plastic waste.
Regulatory Reform Should Be About Strengthening Legislative Responsibility
Countries like Australia and Canada offer models for reining in delegation of lawmaking authority to agencies.
Do Occupational Licenses Exacerbate the Prison-to-Poverty Pipeline?
Expert argues that occupational licensing reform will unlock the economic potential of former prisoners.
When Federal Agencies Do Not Answer to Courts
Scholar examines how agencies operate independently of courts through rulemaking and legislative drafting.
Potential Legislative Developments in the Regulatory State in 2017
The 115th Congress brings great promise for the Republican agenda, although not all planned reforms will happen overnight.
Congress Takes Aim at Gag Clauses in Form Contracts
Bill would crack down on clauses that ban consumers from writing negative online reviews.
Combatting External and Internal Regulatory Capture
External and internal capture may be reduced through a more logical division of labor between Congress and agencies.
When Politicians Are Not Experts, Agencies Step In
ACUS report addresses best practices for agency involvement in drafting legislation.
Sue-and-Settle Bill Threatens a Delicate Equilibrium
Deadline suits may offer key opportunity to even the playing field in regulatory agenda-setting.
We Shouldn’t Dismiss “Sue and Settle” – or Other Regulatory Problems
Sue and settle tactics may influence agency behavior and rulemaking.