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The Change In Knowledge Proposal: Repairing Preemption Doctrine In Medical Products Liability, Yite John Lu
The Change In Knowledge Proposal: Repairing Preemption Doctrine In Medical Products Liability, Yite John Lu
Yite J Lu
This Article proposes a new rule that would allow the FDA to achieve the best balance of medical product availability and safety without interference from tort law when the agency has adequately reviewed the safety science. After an analysis of the FDA’s competency to review, and manufacturers’ ability to hide, safety concerns, this Article argues that FDA review is adequate during the initial approval process, but the agency cannot adequately respond to newly acquired safety information that arises post-market. To take advantage of this finding, the change in knowledge proposal would require tort plaintiffs to show a change in the …
Requirements For A Renewables Revolution, Felix Mormann
Requirements For A Renewables Revolution, Felix Mormann
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This Article identifies and analyzes the obstacles presently barring the rise of renewables, evaluates the role of the current policy favorite emission pricing, and offers design recommendations for a comprehensive U.S. renewables policy.
Successful climate change mitigation requires a timely shift to renewable sources of energy, such as sunlight, wind or tides, to decarbonize today’s high-carbon electricity sector. But market pull alone is not strong enough. This Article discusses the most widely cited economic barriers and identifies and evaluates additional obstacles related to the electricity sector’s regulatory framework.
Emission pricing is largely considered the most efficient policy to drive the …