In this paper, Gregory Jacob, Michael Lotito, and Tammy McCutchen argue that Department of Labor regulations have failed to keep pace with rapid technological change and that updating these rules could benefit both workers and employers.
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The authors of this paper explore the FTC’s recent antitrust actions in pharmaceutical patent litigation and argue that, while well-intentioned, these actions hamper medical innovation and constitute a net loss for consumers.
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The authors of this paper introduce and identify the ‘regulatory thicket’ — the compliance burdens caused by the accumulation of individual federal, state, and local regulations — and its effect on the ability of entrepreneurs and small business owners to pursue the American Dream. The authors explore this systemic issue and propose guidelines to trim the ‘regulatory thicket.’
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The authors of this paper discuss the patent system’s integral role in a flourishing innovation economy and argue that recent actions in this system by antitrust authorities have had “a deleterious effect on high-tech innovation in the spaces of standards and patent licensing,” and on innovation in general.
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In this paper, Neil Chilson explores modern conceptions of privacy, examines methods of protecting privacy, and offers recommendations for those considering legislative privacy proposals.
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In this paper, Mark Rutzick discusses the National Environmental Policy Act, explores how it has developed since its enactment in 1970, examines the costs and burdens it imposes, and proposes potential solutions.
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In this paper, John Cohrssen and Henry Miller discuss the current state of biotechnology regulation, the potential benefits of smarter regulation of such technology, and a possible path forward.
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In this paper, Peter Huber and Roger Klein explore how adaptive clinical trials could transform how medicines are prescribed by doctors, allowing doctors to harness ‘precision medicine’ to develop better and more individualized treatment plans for their patients.
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In this paper, Matthew Heiman provides a brief overview of the EU’s General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR), discusses how the GDPR differs from previous European privacy laws, and highlights six consequences of the GDPR for companies and consumers worldwide.
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In this paper, Linda Chavez, Roger Clegg, and Stuart Taylor argue that Department of Education guidance documents infringed on the due process and free speech rights of those accused of sexual harassment or assault on college campuses, and proposes guidelines to address these concerns.
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