Revisiting Regulatory Insights from 2024
In our year-end review, we revisit the most widely read articles of 2024. Authored by legal experts, these articles explore critical regulatory issues with fresh perspectives.
Emancipating Title VII Discrimination Claims
The notion that "employees need not show 'significant' harm to sustain discrimination claims" is an important milestone. Alia Al-Khatib of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School emphasized how this small tweak in legislation, which may not seem momentous on the surface, can deeply impact victims of workplace discrimination. Ultimately, this can give them the empowerment to counter discriminatory practices.
The Presidential Authority on Federal Procurement
Jordan Ascher of Governing for Impact shed light on presidential prerogatives. The article highlights the President's authority to oversee federal contracts, effectively refuting recent skepticism about its breadth and impact.
Agencies' Limitations on Modifying Laws
Emphasizing on the regulatory boundaries, Bob Barr of the National Rifle Association discussed the stricter controls on ATF's powers to expand its reach by redefining terms. His perspective lends itself to a broader conversation over agencies' regulatory powers and their potential overreach.
Administrative Procedure Act Empowering Courts
Thomas A. Berry's coverage on Chevron's Overturn focused on the shift of legislative clarifications from agencies to the courts. The article recasts the Administrative Procedure Act as a judicial empowerment tool that aims to limit interpretative authorities of administrative agencies.
The Necessity for Psychedelic Therapies and its Insurance Reimbursement
The intriguing arena of mental health saw an interesting development in 2024. A pioneering piece by Molly Candon from University of Pennsylvania Center for Mental Health stressed on the need for insurance to cover psychedelic therapy. This proposition could work wonders to enhance mental Health care accessibility.
The Impact of Supreme Court's Decisions and Legal Uncertainty
Cary Coglianese from University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School discussed how few Supreme Court rulings introduced substantial legal uncertainty through key modifications to governing doctrines. His analysis warns of an evolving legal landscape that has left its predecessors in disarray.
AI in Governmental Decision-Making
The realm of AI development saw great strides in integration into administrative processes. Coglianese forecasted that public inclination towards human-based decisions may progressively cede to AI-based choices. The article suggested that management-based regulation is key to addressing AI's diverse challenges.
Raising Concerns Over Implementation of a Carbon Tax
Kenneth W. Costello, a Regulatory Economist, challenged the implementation of a carbon tax, hinting at the nuances of such a move. His insightful analysis helped to articulate how a well-intentioned policy might not always translate seamlessly into practice.
AI-Generated Misinformation Threatens Women
Rangita de Silva de Alwis and Elodie Vialle drew attention to the gender-based violence facilitated by AI. Their stance, articulated against the backdrop of the rise of deep fakes and AI-fostered misinformation, offers a chilling insight into how technology can be misused.
These hugely illuminating articles validate why regulatory literature needs to be engaged with more actively. By doing so, we can better understand the complicated dynamics intersecting law, rights, technology, and society.
Originally Post From https://www.theregreview.org/2024/12/30/top-contributor-essays-of-2024/
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