Regulatory Advantages of the Administrative Law Court System
Recommendations for reform of the Administrative Law Court system
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If the Supreme Court limits or overturns the Chevron Deference doctrine, it will likely lead to a phase of regulation by adjudication as agencies adapt
Technology and Public Commenting: Congress Takes Action
A new legislative proposal aims to implement ACUS recommendations to better handle mass campaigns in the public commenting process.
Summary: Discussing Agile Regulation
Agile regulation may enable agencies to respond to public needs to a greater extent than they could under rigid rulemaking procedures
Will Crypto Regulation Become a Partisan Issue?
With no clear mandate on crypto regulation from Congress or the public, crypto regulation has so far fallen mostly to executive branch agencies.
Summary: Is OIRA Still Fit for Purpose?
Participants discussed OIRA's function as a rational bureaucracy charged with producing regulations yielding net social benefits
Understanding the Demand-Side of an Illegal Market: Prohibition of Menthol Cigarettes
Working paper considers unintended consequences of the FDA's proposed ban on menthol cigarettes.
A Lookback at the Law: How Congress Uses the CRA
How the Congressional Review Act works and how Congress uses it.
Summary: Discussing Applications of Generative AI to Rule Development and Evaluation
In a wide-ranging discussion, breakout session participants highlighted potential risks and benefits of AI tools, particularly for the public commenting process
Summary: Discussion on Retrospective Review of Regulation
Participants attending a breakout session explored the potential for data collection and analysis to enable assessments of regulations after implementation.