Public Policy

Supreme Court Weighs Big Oil Liability for Climate Change
Regulatory & Administrative Law Supreme Court Weighs Big Oil Liability for Climate Change

Local governments are increasingly turning to the courts to recover the skyrocketing costs of adapting to extreme weather events linked to historical fossil fuel consumption. This legal movement has culminated in the high-stakes case of Suncor vs. Boulder , where the city of Boulder, Colorado,

FTC Warns Hospitals Against Deceptive Healthcare Pricing
Regulatory & Administrative Law FTC Warns Hospitals Against Deceptive Healthcare Pricing

Regulatory findings show that over 500 hospitals were issued warning notices or corrective action plans by federal authorities between April and June of 2026. This surge in enforcement actions underscores a pivotal moment in the current administration's attempt to fix the lack of transparency in

Seattle Bans AI Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores
Tech & Intellectual Property Seattle Bans AI Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is set to sign a first-of-its-kind ordinance prohibiting large grocery chains from using personal metadata to dynamically adjust the cost of goods for individual shoppers. Known as the Fair and Transparent Pricing ordinance, the legislation targets a controversial

Integrating Human Rights into Environmental Law Education
Regulatory & Administrative Law Integrating Human Rights into Environmental Law Education

Environmental justice advocates are increasingly utilizing international human rights standards to challenge the existence of domestic sacrifice zones. This shift represents a broader movement within legal academia to dismantle the traditional, hyper-technical silos that have defined environmental

How Will New Laws Impact Electric Bikes in Chicago Parks?
Regulatory & Administrative Law How Will New Laws Impact Electric Bikes in Chicago Parks?

Illinois Senate Bill 336 establishes a clear legal distinction between pedal-assist electric bicycles and high-performance vehicles that exceed the 28 mph threshold. This legislative move comes at a pivotal moment for Chicago, where lakefront trails and neighborhood green spaces have seen a massive

How Will the New UK Vaping Duty and Digital Stamps Work?
International & Trade Law How Will the New UK Vaping Duty and Digital Stamps Work?

The UK government is simultaneously raising tobacco duties alongside the new vape tax to ensure that electronic cigarettes remain a more affordable alternative for adult smokers. This significant regulatory shift, which began on October 1, 2026, marks the launch of the Vaping Products Duty and the

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