The antitrust consumer welfare standard is under fire from changes at the FTC, legislation and lawsuits.
No Surprises Act Gets its First Interim Rule
The No Surprises Act was passed last year to stop surprise medical bills but in reality the law will end up causing more problems.
Cocktails-To-Go Should Remain Permanent
States should permanently make the sale of cocktails-to-go permanent.
FCC Adopts New Rules Cracking Down on 911 Fee Diversions
The FCC’s new rules regarding 9-1-1 fee diversions will ensure that collected fees are not improperly and wastefully redirected.
Access to Telemedicine Should Be Permanent
Telemedicine should be permanent beyond the coronavirus pandemic.
Easing Occupational Licensing Restrictions will help Americans Overcome Barriers to Employment
Removing occupational licensing barriers at the federal level provides more freedom to states to reduce requirements
FDA Moves to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration’s proposal to ban menthol-flavored tobacco put consumers at risk with illicit products.
Bernie is Back with More Bad Bills
Sen. Bernie Sanders is at it again with more big government legislation that will hurt pharmaceutical innovation.
CDC Guidelines Fail to Quickly Get Students Back into Classrooms
More evidence that children are not at significant risk for COVID-19 and schools are safe for in-school teaching.
Financial Transactions Tax Is Bad, Short Selling is Good
A financial transactions tax is bad for investors, and short selling is good for investors.