Trump HHS Clarifies Biden Rule on Gender Dysphoria Discrimination Is Not Enforceable

Rachel Morrison

On April 11, 2025, the Trump Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a “clarification” document “out of an abundance of caution” to “clarify and emphasize” that gender dysphoria is not a protected disability under federal disability discrimination regulations.

Combatting “Regulatory Dark Matter” in DOGE’s Government Cleanup Efforts

Reeve Bull and Patrick Price

DOGE has enjoyed enormous success right out of the gate. It has already achieved significant savings by cancelling unnecessary contracts, shelving government programs that provide minimal value, and rooting out fraud.

Unshackling Nonlawyer-Owned Law Firms: An Old ABA Ethics Opinion Needs Revision

Lucian T. Pera

Almost four years ago now, Arizona and Utah joined D.C. in authorizing nonlawyers to own law firms.

On Day One, President Trump Took Meaningful Steps to Rein In Administrative Abuse, Protect Due Process, and Improve Government Transparency

Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County: What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court’s First Major NEPA Case in 20 Years

Mario Loyola

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court hears Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, a case that could help decide the fate of vital energy infrastructure projects.

Restoring the Original Intent of Antitrust Law

Brian Pandya

Innovation, not regulation, drives a thriving economy.

A Sensible Approach to State AI Policy

Neil Chilson and Adam Thierer

States have passed 80 AI-related measures and 762 AI measures are pending in 45 states, according to one legislative tracking system.

The Supreme Court’s Jarkesy Decision Sheds Light on the SEC’s Hidden Advantages

Stone Washington

AI Poses a Serious Threat to the Legal Profession. It Also Presents an Extraordinary Opportunity.

The rapid emergence of high-profile applications for Artificial Intelligence—including advanced search engines, recommendation systems, and generative tools—has given rise to a wide-ranging discussion and often spirited debate about what might result from the accelerating deployment of this revolutionary technology.

Department of Veterans Affairs Rule Doubles Down on Abortion

On March 4, 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) finalized “without changes” an interim final rule (IFR) entitled “Reproductive Health Services.” (You can read my summary of the IFR here.)