Regulation
Charles 'Stupid' to Accept €3m in Cash as Calls Grow for New Investigation
Prince Charles was reportedly handed €3 million in cash—including €1 million stuffed inside a suitcase—from a former Qatari Prime Minister.
Crypto President Pushes for Government Regulation Amid Massive Losses
The lack of regulation has long been appealing to cryptocurrency investors, but now industry leaders are changing their tune.
Yes, Big Tech Are Common Carriers
Common carrier law is broad, expansive and courts have ruled it consistent with the Constitution for over a century.
Fact Check: Did FDA Shut Down Abbott's Baby Formula Factory?
Formula shortages have spread across the U.S. after Abbott Nutrition, one of the country's biggest suppliers, closed its plants following infant death reports.
British TV Host's 'Vile' Harry and Meghan Joke Sparks 402 Complaints
A regulator may investigate Eamonn Holmes after a joke about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Lawyer Cleared Over Response to Meghan, Harry 'Georgina Floydina' Gibe
Joanna Toch, who tweeted "don't Black names matter?" in response to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry naming their daughter after two white royals, has been cleared by a regulator.
How Financial innovators and Regulators Can Work Together
The goal for both groups should be to create a new financial framework that benefits everyone.
The FDA Just Made a Lethal Mistake
"Abortion pills forever," chanted four abortion activists outside the Supreme Court in early December during oral arguments for the case Dobbs v. Jackson.
Who Is Jes Staley and How Is He Linked to Jeffrey Epstein? Explained
Barclay's share price fell three percent in response to the news of the chief executive's departure, but subsequently rallied.
EPA Takes Steps to Regulate 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water
"We're going to use every tool in our toolbox to restrict human exposure to these toxic chemicals.," EPA head Michael Regan said.
U.S. Won't Follow China in Banning Crypto, SEC Chief Says
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said a ban on cryptocurrencies would be left up to Congress.
COVID Rules at Tokyo Olympics, What Happens When Athletes Test Positive
The regulations for when an athlete tests positive for COVID at the Tokyo Games, such as whether they can be replaced, depends on the sport.
Congress Should Apply Public Accommodation Laws to Big Tech
Congress needs to take the reins away from courts and Big Tech and establish true internet freedom.
The PRO-SPEECH Act is a Creative Solution to Censorship
Senator Roger Wicker's (R-Miss.) PRO-SPEECH Act, introduced last Thursday, takes a novel approach to one of the most pressing threats to our democracy: Big Tech's control of our political discussion.
Prince Harry's Charity Cleared of Acting Unlawfully but Faces Criticisms
The U.K. charities regulator noted "almost half" the money the charity spent was on legal and administrative fees.
How to Apply Non-Discrimination to Digital Platforms via Common Carriage
Digital platforms that hold themselves out to the public now resemble other traditional common carriers, such as telephone and cable companies.
Why Joe Biden Is Banning Menthol Cigarettes
About 18.6 million Americans smoke menthol cigarettes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Big Tech Needs Better Law
Our clumsy laws have little purchase in this sleek new world where, in an instant, books vanish from shelves.
Dan Patrick Says Texas May Ban Utility Plans That Produced 17k Power Bills
Republican Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said Wednesday that Texans who received electricity bills as high as $17,000 amid the state's recent energy crisis had "gambled on a very, very low rate" and lost.
Restaurant Where GOP Leaders Broke COVID Guidelines May Be Sanctioned
A candidate for Congress and a former state representative were among the guests at the restaurant seen ignoring COVID-19 safety protocols.
Ted Cruz Calls for Swift Action on Texans' High Electric Bills
The Texas Republican urged regulators to intervene against electric companies profiting from the severe winter weather.
Should the Government Aggressively Crack Down on Online Pornography?
Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project debates Hall of Fame adult entertainer Brandi Love.
Science Says Porn Is a Huge Problem. Lawmakers Must Stop Ignoring It
Modern porn isn't anything like your father's Playboy.
Banning Porn Is a Bad Idea. There Are Other Ways To Improve the Internet
We'll never agree on banning porn—that's ridiculous.
How Trump Could Use the Pardon Power to Provide COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
The pardon power isn't normally thought of as a deregulatory legal tool, but here, it could be just that.
Trump Says Big Tech '100 Percent' Wants Total Control of Information
President Donald Trump said Facebook, Twitter and other large Silicon Valley tech companies are "100 percent" trying to control every bit of information that Americans receive.
The Knowledge Problem in Illinois
State governments lack the knowledge required to issue wide commands on risk-taking.
EPA Leads on Trump Deregulatory Agenda
The EPA continues to cut burdensome red tape, explains the agency's administrator.
Should Big Tech Be More Regulated? Rachel Bovard Debates Neil Chilson.
As technology companies augment their power over our day-to-day lives, the debate over government regulation has never been more relevant.
The Time Is Now to Rein in Big Tech
Big Tech giants have allowed their tremendous power to go to their heads. Policymakers need to hold them in line.