An Engaging Year of Insightful Regulatory Conversations
Over the past year, The Regulatory Review has been at the forefront of bringing expert insights into pivotal regulatory issues through its Sunday Spotlight series. This feature has become a platform for meaningful dialogues with scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders, providing a comprehensive look into various regulatory challenges and innovations.
January 2025
On January 12, Shelley Welton from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School shared her views with Kyle Bradley on how a holistic regulatory strategy could enhance the reliability of the electric grid while supporting a transition to cleaner energy sources.
Later in the month, on January 26, Marion Nestle of New York University discussed with Sadie Basila how modifications in agency structures could foster a safer food environment.
February 2025
Christopher J. Walker from the University of Michigan Law School explored on February 9 with Rachael Totz how evolving administrative law doctrines might limit agency actions.
February 23 saw Rangita de Silva de Alwis from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School discussing with Zoe Verni the ways in which technology can facilitate online violence against women and girls.
March 2025
Jason Levitis of the Urban Institute, on March 9, engaged with Rachael Totz on how federal and state policies can influence health insurance accessibility.
Two weeks later, on March 23, Benjamin Sachs from Harvard Law School emphasized the necessity for labor-law reform in his discussion with Sadie Basila, focusing on how local governments can empower workers.
April 2025
In April, Angus Corbett of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, on the 6th, explained to Tasneem Mohammad how comparative health care system analyses can shape U.S. health care policies.
Mid-month, on April 20, Anna Wexler from the University of Pennsylvania addressed with Tasneem Mohammad the rise of “do-it-yourself medicine” and the regulatory measures needed to safeguard consumers.
May 2025
On May 4, Arti K. Rai from Duke University Law School examined with Tasneem Mohammad how patent regulation can drive future innovation.
Later, on May 18, Mitch Zeller, former director of the Center for Tobacco Products, discussed with Rachael Totz the complexities in regulation that strive to protect the public’s interest.
June 2025
Tom C.W. Lin from Temple University Beasley School of Law, on June 1, conversed with George Porter about the implications of corporate involvement in political spheres.
On June 15, Emily Hammond of The George Washington University Law School shared insights with Kyle Bradley about potential shifts in energy and environmental policies during the Trump era.
By month’s end, on June 29, Lerae Kroon of Philadelphia Legal Assistance explained to Sadie Basila how legal service providers navigate regulations for farmworker protection.
July 2025
Lawrence O. Gostin from Georgetown University Law Center, on July 13, highlighted the critical role of equity and science in global health security during his discussion with Rachael Totz.
On July 27, Kevin Volpp from The Wharton School discussed with Rachael Totz the potential of behavioral health interventions to improve public health.
August 2025
August began with Matthew Lee Wiener from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School sharing, on the 10th, his experiences in public service and the evolving challenges of the administrative state with Sadie Basila, Kyle Bradley, and Rachael Totz.
On August 24, Peter M. Shane from New York University School of Law discussed with Catherine Lewis the increasing scope of presidential power.
September 2025
I. Glenn Cohen of Harvard Law School, on September 7, evaluated with Cameron Kay the dual nature of AI in healthcare — its risks and rewards.
Two weeks later, on September 21, Matthew J. Sanders from Stanford Law School emphasized to David Bernstein the significance of procedural elements in the changing landscape of environmental law.
October 2025
Chai Feldblum, former EEOC commissioner, on October 5, explored with RJ Hall the pivotal role of administrative agencies in promoting workplace equality and civil rights protection.
Later in the month, on October 19, Paula Blizzard from the California Department of Justice discussed antitrust enforcement leadership with Alex Smith.
November 2025
On November 2, Wendy E. Parmet from Northeastern University School of Law reflected with Ben Ahmad on how skeptical federal courts affect public health regulation.
By mid-November, Herbert Hovenkamp from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, on November 16, discussed with Alex Smith the implications of the Google search remedies decision on competitive enforcement.
Finally, on November 30, Ilona Cohen from HackerOne analyzed with Ben Ahmad the existing gaps and future potential in AI and cybersecurity regulation.
December 2025
James Sandman of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, on December 14, addressed with Cameron Kay the challenges in making legal representation more accessible in federal administrative proceedings.
Concluding the year, on December 28, Aaron Nielson from the University of Texas School of Law discussed with David Bernstein the forces shaping changes within the administrative state.
This article is part of a series titled “The 2025 Regulatory Year in Review.”
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