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In this week’s Saturday Seminar, scholars explore how online program managers, digital ad platforms, and weak oversight enable “predatory inclusion” in higher education—and propose regulatory changes to protect vulnerable students from exploitative recruitment. www.theregreview.org/2025/12/06/s...
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In this week’s Saturday Seminar, scholars explore how online program managers, digital ad platforms, and weak oversight enable “predatory inclusion” in higher education—and propose regulatory changes to protect vulnerable students from exploitative recruitment. www.theregreview.org/2025/12/06/s...
A recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office examined several digital tools for prospective homebuyers and assessed how these tools may run afoul of federal fair housing laws, including automated property valuation and underwriting algorithms. www.theregreview.org/2025/12/05/w...
December 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office examined several digital tools for prospective homebuyers and assessed how these tools may run afoul of federal fair housing laws, including automated property valuation and underwriting algorithms. www.theregreview.org/2025/12/05/w...
The Trump Administration removed eight immigration judges based in New York City, including Assistant Chief Immigration Judge Khan. A U.S. Department of Justice spokesperson defended the firings as part of restoring “integrity” to the immigration system. www.theregreview.org/2025/12/05/w...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The Trump Administration removed eight immigration judges based in New York City, including Assistant Chief Immigration Judge Khan. A U.S. Department of Justice spokesperson defended the firings as part of restoring “integrity” to the immigration system. www.theregreview.org/2025/12/05/w...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security launched immigration enforcement operation “Operation Catahoula Crunch” in New Orleans with the aim of arresting up to 5,000 undocumented immigrants. www.theregreview.org/2025/12/05/w...
December 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security launched immigration enforcement operation “Operation Catahoula Crunch” in New Orleans with the aim of arresting up to 5,000 undocumented immigrants. www.theregreview.org/2025/12/05/w...
If researchers design new protocols for a quantum internet, those protocols could work with quantum key distribution to protect consumer privacy and limit government surveillance, Zahra Takhshid of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law argues in her forthcoming book. buff.ly/tkWbr1t
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
If researchers design new protocols for a quantum internet, those protocols could work with quantum key distribution to protect consumer privacy and limit government surveillance, Zahra Takhshid of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law argues in her forthcoming book. buff.ly/tkWbr1t
In a recent essay, Seth Davis of @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social and Daniel B. Rodriguez of @northwesternlaw.bsky.social urge federal agencies to implement new ACUS practices instead of treating consultation with local governments as box-checking exercise. www.theregreview.org/2025/12/03/d...
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In a recent essay, Seth Davis of @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social and Daniel B. Rodriguez of @northwesternlaw.bsky.social urge federal agencies to implement new ACUS practices instead of treating consultation with local governments as box-checking exercise. www.theregreview.org/2025/12/03/d...
In a recent essay, scholars discuss a report commissioned by the Administrative Conference of the United States that sheds light on how public engagement can improve agency adjudicative proceedings and decisions. www.theregreview.org/2025/12/02/r...
December 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM
In a recent essay, scholars discuss a report commissioned by the Administrative Conference of the United States that sheds light on how public engagement can improve agency adjudicative proceedings and decisions. www.theregreview.org/2025/12/02/r...
ACUS's adoption of Recommendation 2025-1 "represents a giant step toward more transparent, fair, and efficient practices regarding agency investigations and investigative procedures," some scholars argue. www.theregreview.org/2025/12/01/g...
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ACUS recommends best practices for fair and efficient administrative investigations.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
ACUS's adoption of Recommendation 2025-1 "represents a giant step toward more transparent, fair, and efficient practices regarding agency investigations and investigative procedures," some scholars argue. www.theregreview.org/2025/12/01/g...
In this week’s Saturday Seminar, scholars examine how regulators can fight fast-evolving cybercrime by improving enforcement coordination, upgrading investigative tools, and strengthening governance and victim reporting. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/29/s...
November 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
In this week’s Saturday Seminar, scholars examine how regulators can fight fast-evolving cybercrime by improving enforcement coordination, upgrading investigative tools, and strengthening governance and victim reporting. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/29/s...
In a recent article, Catherine M. Sharkey of New York University School of Law and Daniel J. Kenny propose an “agency reference model” under which FDA’s expert drug-approval decisions preempt state laws that undermine access to FDA-approved medicines. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/26/c...
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
In a recent article, Catherine M. Sharkey of New York University School of Law and Daniel J. Kenny propose an “agency reference model” under which FDA’s expert drug-approval decisions preempt state laws that undermine access to FDA-approved medicines. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/26/c...
If a credible fear interview produces enough evidence to warrant asylum, the interviewing officer should be able to grant it immediately, rather than merely pass the case on for further adjudication, Michael Kagan of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas argues in a recent article. buff.ly/W3r2lKr
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
If a credible fear interview produces enough evidence to warrant asylum, the interviewing officer should be able to grant it immediately, rather than merely pass the case on for further adjudication, Michael Kagan of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas argues in a recent article. buff.ly/W3r2lKr
In a recent article, Tom C.W. Lin of @templelaw.bsky.social examines the danger AI poses to financial markets and offers regulatory solutions. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/25/s...
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In a recent article, Tom C.W. Lin of @templelaw.bsky.social examines the danger AI poses to financial markets and offers regulatory solutions. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/25/s...
In this week’s Saturday Seminar, experts assess New York City’s embattled congestion pricing plan—probing whether pricing traffic in Manhattan can fairly cut gridlock and emissions, or instead shift costs onto commuters while raising legal and equity concerns. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/22/s...
November 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
In this week’s Saturday Seminar, experts assess New York City’s embattled congestion pricing plan—probing whether pricing traffic in Manhattan can fairly cut gridlock and emissions, or instead shift costs onto commuters while raising legal and equity concerns. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/22/s...
In a recent article, @shelley-w.bsky.social of @penncareylaw.bsky.social and Conor Harrison of @sc.edu argue that climate “derisking” under the Inflation Reduction Act risks repeating the failed nuclear revival—adding costs without clear gains. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/19/b...
November 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In a recent article, @shelley-w.bsky.social of @penncareylaw.bsky.social and Conor Harrison of @sc.edu argue that climate “derisking” under the Inflation Reduction Act risks repeating the failed nuclear revival—adding costs without clear gains. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/19/b...
The Trump Administration announced six new “interagency agreements” that transfer programs and activities from the U.S. Department of Education to four other agencies. buff.ly/h12pTAS
November 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Trump Administration announced six new “interagency agreements” that transfer programs and activities from the U.S. Department of Education to four other agencies. buff.ly/h12pTAS
The Environmental Protection Agency will be proposing a new rule redefining which waters count as “waters of the United States” and are eligible for protection under the Clean Water Act. The new rule would remove protections from groundwater, ephemeral streams, and most wetlands. buff.ly/h12pTAS
November 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency will be proposing a new rule redefining which waters count as “waters of the United States” and are eligible for protection under the Clean Water Act. The new rule would remove protections from groundwater, ephemeral streams, and most wetlands. buff.ly/h12pTAS
In a recent article, @shelley-w.bsky.social of @penncareylaw.bsky.social and Conor Harrison of @sc.edu argue that climate “derisking” under the Inflation Reduction Act can burden ratepayers with costly projects that may not meaningfully reduce emissions. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/19/b...
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
In a recent article, @shelley-w.bsky.social of @penncareylaw.bsky.social and Conor Harrison of @sc.edu argue that climate “derisking” under the Inflation Reduction Act can burden ratepayers with costly projects that may not meaningfully reduce emissions. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/19/b...
Employers that claim their workers are not covered by the NLRA or that the Board’s structure is unconstitutional should not be allowed to insist on NLRA preemption, Gali Racabi of Cornell Law School argues. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/20/b...
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Employers that claim their workers are not covered by the NLRA or that the Board’s structure is unconstitutional should not be allowed to insist on NLRA preemption, Gali Racabi of Cornell Law School argues. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/20/b...
In a recent article, @shelley-w.bsky.social of @penncareylaw.bsky.social and Conor Harrison of @sc.edu argue that derisking under the Inflation Reduction Act risks loading costly energy projects onto local ratepayers without ensuring real decarbonization. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/19/b...
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In a recent article, @shelley-w.bsky.social of @penncareylaw.bsky.social and Conor Harrison of @sc.edu argue that derisking under the Inflation Reduction Act risks loading costly energy projects onto local ratepayers without ensuring real decarbonization. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/19/b...
In this week’s Saturday Seminar, experts examine how shareholder say-on-pay and proxy power shape CEO compensation, deals, and firm performance—and debate reforms to boost accountability without harming workers. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/15/s...
November 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In this week’s Saturday Seminar, experts examine how shareholder say-on-pay and proxy power shape CEO compensation, deals, and firm performance—and debate reforms to boost accountability without harming workers. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/15/s...
In a recent article, Adam J. Levitin of Georgetown University Law Center argues small-business lending needs consumer-style safeguards—standardized price disclosures, lender licensing, and bans on predatory contract terms. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/12/h...
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
In a recent article, Adam J. Levitin of Georgetown University Law Center argues small-business lending needs consumer-style safeguards—standardized price disclosures, lender licensing, and bans on predatory contract terms. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/12/h...
The development of international law to address stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) offers the best chance to avoid the dangers of unilateral action in a fast-warming world, some scholars argue. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/13/h...
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The development of international law to address stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) offers the best chance to avoid the dangers of unilateral action in a fast-warming world, some scholars argue. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/13/h...
In a recent article, Adam J. Levitin of Georgetown University Law Center urges a consumer-style federal regime—standardized cost disclosures, licensing, and bans on predatory terms—to protect small businesses from abusive lending. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/12/h...
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In a recent article, Adam J. Levitin of Georgetown University Law Center urges a consumer-style federal regime—standardized cost disclosures, licensing, and bans on predatory terms—to protect small businesses from abusive lending. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/12/h...
"Even though students may not be able to use AI to answer the questions on their math test, many other governmental regulations of AI use may be on shaky legal footing," one scholar argues.
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Even though students may not be able to use AI to answer the questions on their math test, many other governmental regulations of AI use may be on shaky legal footing," one scholar argues.
In this week’s Saturday Seminar, scholars probe how private-equity hospital ownership reshapes care—raising patient-safety, access, and cost concerns—and evaluate emerging state and federal reforms to curb financial extraction and strengthen oversight. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/08/s...
November 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In this week’s Saturday Seminar, scholars probe how private-equity hospital ownership reshapes care—raising patient-safety, access, and cost concerns—and evaluate emerging state and federal reforms to curb financial extraction and strengthen oversight. www.theregreview.org/2025/11/08/s...