The Performance of Regulatory Performance Standards
Despite their prevalence, regulatory performance standards and their efficacy have been understudied.
A Missed Opportunity: The Ostrich Approach to Indoor Radon Exposure
Small, proactive steps could prevent thousands of radon-related deaths.
The Apple E-Books Litigation: A Page-Turner
Allegations in complaints befit a conspiracy novel – one that Apple argues is completely fictional.
Obama Seeks to Promote “International Regulatory Cooperation”
President issues executive order as way to enhance U.S. economic growth.
In Search of Slowness
Systematic empirical research casts into doubt claims that rulemaking procedures have slowed down the regulatory process.
Coalition Calls for Increased Oversight of Synthetic Biology
Advocacy groups say current regulation of synthetic biology offers inadequate public protection.
Roundtable Illuminates Challenges of Implementing the Volcker Rule
Prominent scholars, practitioners, and policy officials gather to discuss challenges presented by new banking rules.
Nuclear Power After Fukushima
PPR seminar considers how Japan disaster will affect nuclear power globally.
Supreme Court and PTO Produce New Rules on “Laws of Nature” Patents
After the Mayo decision, Patent and Trademark Office issues guiding memorandum.
Will Obama be Damaged by New Administrative Scandals?
Recent scandals will likely reinforce existing predispositions more than move the political needle.
WTO Creates Roadblock to Administration’s Anti-Smoking Initiative
U.S. prohibition of flavored cigarettes violates international trade agreement.
A Confluence of Concerns with the Accumulation of Regulatory Regimens
Requiring agencies to consider the cumulative costs of their regulation has its own cumulative costs.