What the past can teach us about a post-Chevron America

Jul 12, 2024
The Supreme Court's decision overturning the Chevron deference is a step towards rolling back the power of the administrative state, the origins of which go back more than a century.
FDR addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress in 1939. During his tenure, President Roosevelt created new regulatory agencies aimed at improving life during the Great Depression.
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Kids want $70 wrinkle creams. Parents and lawmakers are "fighting a losing battle"

Jul 9, 2024
Elementary and middle school kids are flocking to stores to buy products recommended on TikTok. But they may be harming their skin.
Drunk Elephant is one of the most popular skin care brands among children.
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With end of "Chevron deference," Supreme Court changes how agencies, lawmakers work

Jun 28, 2024
The ruling drains power from government agencies and could force lawmakers to write statutes more precisely.
There is concern that the ruling could diminish government agencies' "flexibility to address new and emerging challenges," said Devon Ombres of the Center for American Progress.
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Regulate crypto? Sure. But how? 

Jul 14, 2023
Both regulators and crypto bros cheer a ruling on Ripple Labs. Many call the regulatory framework governing digital assets outmoded.
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Is AI regulation having a moment?

Jul 14, 2023
We don’t want the rules governing artificial intelligence to be written in blood … or binary.
Beyond U.S. regulatory agencies, countries may soon need to collaborate on global standards for AI.
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Banking crisis may be fueling the rise of so-called "shadow banks"

May 15, 2023
Hedge funds and private equity loans might lend like banks, but they're not regulated like them.
Shadow banks are financial institutions that provide loans but don't take deposits.
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The FTC moves to ban non-compete clauses

Jan 6, 2023
An estimated 1 in 5 Americans work under a non-compete clause. The federal agency argues the legal provisions harm workers and consumers.
FTC Commissioner Lina M. Khan testifies during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on April 21, 2021.

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FTX debacle worsens crypto's trust issues

Nov 21, 2022
The industry is trying to distance itself from the collapsed exchange. Can it?
Crypto skeptics and enthusiasts agree that the failure of crypto exchange FTX is an inflection point for the industry.
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Taking stock of Big Tech and Russian energy with Europe’s Competition Commissioner

Sep 21, 2022
The BBC’s Victoria Craig speaks with Margrethe Vestager about Big Tech and the green energy initiatives.
Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission's competition chief.
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Daily Harvest recall raises concerns about the need for more food regulation 

Jun 30, 2022
The first lawsuit has been filed against Daily Harvest, which is facing complaints from hundreds of consumers who reported falling ill after eating one of the company’s products.
A view of lentils atop a wooden table. Hundreds of consumers say they've gotten ill after consuming a Daily Harvest product containing lentils and leeks.
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