The Social Responsibility of Social Media Platforms
WEBDec 21, 2021 · One in three people globally use social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. These platforms act as breeding grounds for viral cartoon memes and trendy dance choreography, as well as widespread social movements and vibrant displays of activism.. But social media also has a dark side. Disinformation, hate speech, revenge pornography, harassment, terrorism activity, and sex ...
First Principles for Interpreting Regulation | The Regulatory Review
WEBFeb 11, 2013 · The distinctive legal characteristics of these regulations suggest two key principles for their interpretation. Principle 1: Interpret the regulation’s text in light of the regulation’s statement of basis and purpose (often referred to as the regulation’s “preamble”). Except in special circumstances, the Administrative Procedure Act ...
A Turning Point in the Deference Wars | The Regulatory Review
WEBJul 9, 2019 · Kisor may well be the turning point in the war over deference doctrines. Daniel E. Walters is an Assistant Professor of Law at Penn State Law—University Park. This essay is part of a series, entitled The Supreme Court’s 2018-2019 Regulatory Term. The Supreme Court preserved agency deference in Kisor v. Wilkie.
A Case for Mandatory Voting - The Regulatory Review
WEBJul 7, 2021 · Mandatory voting would widen the electorate, widening the political spectrum that candidates must represent. The working group suggests that candidates could begin to reject polarizing views and avoid “divisive rhetoric and vilifying particular groups.”. With citizens compelled to vote—perhaps in a less volatile political climate—the ...
The Future of Administrative Law Judge Selection
WEBOct 29, 2019 · The final ACUS recommendation contains four elements. First, it encourages agencies to publicize their ALJ openings on the government-wide employment website, their own websites, and websites that will reach a diverse range of candidates. Second, the ACUS recommendation encourages agencies to …
Regulating Cost-Benefit Analysis | The Regulatory Review
WEBAug 27, 2018 · Cost-benefit analysis is conventionally framed as a method for assessing economic efficiency—net benefits to society as a whole. The language in the executive orders extends this framing to encompass analysis of distribution—the allocation of these net benefits across members of society. The inclusion of “equity” also means that the ...
Regulating Elections in the United States | The Regulatory Review
WEBSep 20, 2021 · The right to free and fair elections is a core tenant of American democracy. But what precisely does “free and fair” mean in 2021? In the past year, 18 states have passed more than 30 laws that place new restrictions access to the ballot box. Some of these laws impose heightened voter ID mandates, while others make it harder for voters to request or drop off mail ballots.
Regulating by Reference - The Regulatory Review
WEBJul 2, 2013 · The Regulatory Review features an examination of “incorporation by reference” by legal experts on regulation and administrative law. Most people think that regulation comes from government: Congress makes law and the President and executive branch implement it. Of course, when authorized …
Native Peoples, Tribal Sovereignty, and Regulation
WEBMar 15, 2021 · Accordingly, the United States is obligated to promote tribal self-determination and tribes’ ability to provide for the health and welfare of tribal citizens within tribal lands. Yet despite its formal recognition of a certain degree of Native sovereignty, the federal government has also exercised significant control over tribal peoples and ...
The Dawn of a New Era for Copyright Online
WEBApr 12, 2021 · In short, unlawful streaming is a threat to the economic security and well-being of millions of Americans. The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated the harm from unlawful streaming as worldwide lockdowns led to a surge in online streaming. Not surprisingly, this surge in streaming included an aggressive uptick in unlawful streaming.