Merger Law Is Dante’s Inferno Revisited
The shift by agencies away from the current guidelines on mergers and acquisitions has left firms in limbo.
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Making State Level Regulation More Accountable
Virginia's new guidelines aim to streamline its state-level regulatory red tape by 25% and could serve as a useful model for other states.
Broadening Public Engagement in the Federal Regulatory Process
Public interest comment with input on public engagement initiatives by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
Federal Railroad Administration has not identified a compelling public need for its proposed rule on minimum crew size
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
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
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