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How Not To Write a Regulation

Federal Railroad Administration has not identified a compelling public need for its proposed rule on minimum crew size

The Promise (and a Potential Pitfall) of the Biden Administration’s Equity in Public Engagement Initiative

OIRA’s public engagement recommendations have the opportunity to expand engagement in the federal rulemaking process

FTC Commissioner Wilson’s Noisy Resignation

GW Law Professor Richard J. Pierce on accusations of unethical and unconstitutional behavior by the FTC Chair

Top Ten Essays from 2022

Our scholars and experts explored a wide range of topics last year and published leading insights on the regulation developments that mattered most.

SAMHSA Proposed Rule on Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

Public interest comment submitted in response to SAMHSA proposal to extend COVID-19 pandemic era flexibilities for accessing treatments for opioid use disorder

Rulemaking by Contract

Building on a survey of agency rulemaking contacts and interviews, this empirical study provides a comprehensive account of contractors’ roles in rulemaking.

Transparency, Participation, and Responsiveness in Hong Kong Consultative Policymaking

Examining the notice and comment practice in Hong Kong, analyzing hundreds of consultations conducted over a 25-year period

Regulatory Body Shops

Contractors fulfill many more functions in the rulemaking process than is commonly understood, with important implications for legality and public interest.

The Strange Case of United States v. Google

Google represents 29% of the market for online advertising. Does this amount to monopolization?

2022 Regulatory Year In Review

Top ten trends in federal agency actions for 2022